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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.44, 1,343.23 and 279.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.44, 1,343.23 and 279.17 is: 418.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.44 : 1,343.23 = 279.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.44/1,343.23 = 279.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.44x = 1,343.23 × 279.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.44x = 374,989.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,989.52/895.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.78

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