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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.66, 1,349.75 and 379.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.66, 1,349.75 and 379.41 is: 569.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.66 : 1,349.75 = 379.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.66/1,349.75 = 379.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.66x = 1,349.75 × 379.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.66x = 512,104.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,104.53/899.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.22

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