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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.62, 1,343.43 and 279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.62, 1,343.43 and 279.30 is: 418.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.62 : 1,343.43 = 279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.62/1,343.43 = 279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.62x = 1,343.43 × 279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.62x = 375,220.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,220.00/895.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.95

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