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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.26, 1,342.20 and 278.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.26, 1,342.20 and 278.59 is: 417.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.26 : 1,342.20 = 278.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.26/1,342.20 = 278.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.26x = 1,342.20 × 278.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.26x = 373,923.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,923.50/895.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.67

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