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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.17, 1,342.76 and 279.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.17, 1,342.76 and 279.01 is: 418.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.17 : 1,342.76 = 279.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.17/1,342.76 = 279.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.17x = 1,342.76 × 279.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.17x = 374,643.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,643.47/895.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.52

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