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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.84, 1,343.76 and 279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.84, 1,343.76 and 279.64 is: 419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.84 : 1,343.76 = 279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.84/1,343.76 = 279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.84x = 1,343.76 × 279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.84x = 375,762.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,762.33/895.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.45

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