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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.62, 1,349.43 and 379.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.62, 1,349.43 and 379.48 is: 569.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.62 : 1,349.43 = 379.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.62/1,349.43 = 379.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.62x = 1,349.43 × 379.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.62x = 512,081.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,081.70/899.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.22

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