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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.97, 1,349.07 and 380.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.97, 1,349.07 and 380.13 is: 569.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.97 : 1,349.07 = 380.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.97/1,349.07 = 380.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.97x = 1,349.07 × 380.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.97x = 512,821.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,821.98/899.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.82

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