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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.70, 1,343.59 and 279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.70, 1,343.59 and 279.40 is: 419.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.70 : 1,343.59 = 279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.70/1,343.59 = 279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.70x = 1,343.59 × 279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.70x = 375,399.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,399.05/895.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.11

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