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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.64, 1,343.34 and 279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.64, 1,343.34 and 279.20 is: 418.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.64 : 1,343.34 = 279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.64/1,343.34 = 279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.64x = 1,343.34 × 279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.64x = 375,060.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,060.53/895.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.76

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