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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.63, 1,343.51 and 279.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.63, 1,343.51 and 279.26 is: 418.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.63 : 1,343.51 = 279.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.63/1,343.51 = 279.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.63x = 1,343.51 × 279.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.63x = 375,188.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,188.60/895.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.91

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