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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.81, 1,343.71 and 279.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.81, 1,343.71 and 279.58 is: 419.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.81 : 1,343.71 = 279.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.81/1,343.71 = 279.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.81x = 1,343.71 × 279.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.81x = 375,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,670.96/895.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.36

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