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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.97, 1,344 and 279.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.97, 1,344 and 279.67 is: 419.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.97 : 1,344 = 279.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.97/1,344 = 279.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.97x = 1,344 × 279.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.97x = 375,876.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,876.48/895.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.52

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