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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.82, 1,343.63 and 279.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.82, 1,343.63 and 279.41 is: 419.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.82 : 1,343.63 = 279.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.82/1,343.63 = 279.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.82x = 1,343.63 × 279.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.82x = 375,423.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,423.66/895.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.08

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