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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.77, 1,349.07 and 379.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.77, 1,349.07 and 379.66 is: 569.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.77 : 1,349.07 = 379.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.77/1,349.07 = 379.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.77x = 1,349.07 × 379.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.77x = 512,187.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,187.92/899.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.24

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