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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.78, 1,343.58 and 279.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.78, 1,343.58 and 279.46 is: 419.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.78 : 1,343.58 = 279.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.78/1,343.58 = 279.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.78x = 1,343.58 × 279.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.78x = 375,476.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,476.87/895.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.16

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