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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896, 1,344.15 and 279.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896, 1,344.15 and 279.61 is: 419.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896 : 1,344.15 = 279.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896/1,344.15 = 279.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896x = 1,344.15 × 279.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896x = 375,837.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,837.78/896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.46

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