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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.61, 1,343.51 and 279.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.61, 1,343.51 and 279.15 is: 418.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.61 : 1,343.51 = 279.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.61/1,343.51 = 279.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.61x = 1,343.51 × 279.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.61x = 375,040.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,040.82/895.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.75

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