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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.68, 1,343.52 and 279.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.68, 1,343.52 and 279.51 is: 419.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.68 : 1,343.52 = 279.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.68/1,343.52 = 279.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.68x = 1,343.52 × 279.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.68x = 375,527.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,527.28/895.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.27

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