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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.61, 1,349.29 and 379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.61, 1,349.29 and 379.28 is: 568.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.61 : 1,349.29 = 379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.61/1,349.29 = 379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.61x = 1,349.29 × 379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.61x = 511,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,762.56/899.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.87

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