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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.83, 1,343.95 and 279.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.83, 1,343.95 and 279.59 is: 419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.83 : 1,343.95 = 279.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.83/1,343.95 = 279.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.83x = 1,343.95 × 279.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.83x = 375,755.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,755.20/895.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.45

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