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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895.99, 1,344.13 and 279.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895.99, 1,344.13 and 279.57 is: 419.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895.99 : 1,344.13 = 279.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895.99/1,344.13 = 279.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895.99x = 1,344.13 × 279.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895.99x = 375,770.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,770.31/895.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.39

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