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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.01, 1,343.99 and 279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.01, 1,343.99 and 279.72 is: 419.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.01 : 1,343.99 = 279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.01/1,343.99 = 279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.01x = 1,343.99 × 279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.01x = 375,939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,939.48/896.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.57

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