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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.11, 1,342.66 and 278.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.11, 1,342.66 and 278.72 is: 418.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.11 : 1,342.66 = 278.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.11/1,342.66 = 278.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.11x = 1,342.66 × 278.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.11x = 374,226.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,226.20/895.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.08

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