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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.76, 1,350.02 and 379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.76, 1,350.02 and 379.88 is: 569.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.76 : 1,350.02 = 379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.76/1,350.02 = 379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.76x = 1,350.02 × 379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.76x = 512,836.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,836.95/899.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.97

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