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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.57, 1,343.26 and 279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.57, 1,343.26 and 279.16 is: 418.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.57 : 1,343.26 = 279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.57/1,343.26 = 279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.57x = 1,343.26 × 279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.57x = 374,984.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,984.46/895.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.71

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