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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.40, 1,343.16 and 279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.40, 1,343.16 and 279.14 is: 418.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.40 : 1,343.16 = 279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.40/1,343.16 = 279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.40x = 1,343.16 × 279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.40x = 374,928.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,928.29/895.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.73

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