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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.55, 1,343.34 and 279.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.55, 1,343.34 and 279.23 is: 418.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.55 : 1,343.34 = 279.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.55/1,343.34 = 279.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.55x = 1,343.34 × 279.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.55x = 375,094.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,094.11/895.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.84

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