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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.98, 1,344.17 and 279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.98, 1,344.17 and 279.68 is: 419.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.98 : 1,344.17 = 279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.98/1,344.17 = 279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.98x = 1,344.17 × 279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.98x = 375,929.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,929.35/895.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.57

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