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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.11, 1,342.25 and 278.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.11, 1,342.25 and 278.63 is: 417.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.11 : 1,342.25 = 278.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.11/1,342.25 = 278.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.11x = 1,342.25 × 278.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.11x = 373,991.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,991.12/895.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.82

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