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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.59, 1,349.35 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.59, 1,349.35 and 372.48 is: 558.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.59 : 1,349.35 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.59/1,349.35 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.59x = 1,349.35 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.59x = 502,605.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,605.89/899.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.71

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