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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.87, 1,343.28 and 270.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.87, 1,343.28 and 270.98 is: 406.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.87 : 1,343.28 = 270.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.87/1,343.28 = 270.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.87x = 1,343.28 × 270.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.87x = 363,999.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,999.32/895.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.31

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