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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.04, 1,342.54 and 278.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.04, 1,342.54 and 278.74 is: 418.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.04 : 1,342.54 = 278.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.04/1,342.54 = 278.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.04x = 1,342.54 × 278.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.04x = 374,221.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,221.63/895.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.11

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