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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.90, 1,344.06 and 279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.90, 1,344.06 and 279.60 is: 419.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.90 : 1,344.06 = 279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.90/1,344.06 = 279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.90x = 1,344.06 × 279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.90x = 375,799.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,799.18/895.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.47

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