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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.62, 1,349.95 and 379.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.62, 1,349.95 and 379.58 is: 569.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.62 : 1,349.95 = 379.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.62/1,349.95 = 379.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.62x = 1,349.95 × 379.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.62x = 512,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,414.02/899.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.59

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