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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.79, 1,349.74 and 379.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.79, 1,349.74 and 379.27 is: 568.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.79 : 1,349.74 = 379.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.79/1,349.74 = 379.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.79x = 1,349.74 × 379.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.79x = 511,915.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,915.89/899.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.93

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