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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.31, 1,342.93 and 279.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.31, 1,342.93 and 279.07 is: 418.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.31 : 1,342.93 = 279.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.31/1,342.93 = 279.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.31x = 1,342.93 × 279.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.31x = 374,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,771.48/895.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.59

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