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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.74, 1,342.90 and 279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.74, 1,342.90 and 279.06 is: 418.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.74 : 1,342.90 = 279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.74/1,342.90 = 279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.74x = 1,342.90 × 279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.74x = 374,749.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,749.67/895.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.37

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