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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.05, 1,343.82 and 279.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.05, 1,343.82 and 279.43 is: 419.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.05 : 1,343.82 = 279.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.05/1,343.82 = 279.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.05x = 1,343.82 × 279.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.05x = 375,503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,503.62/896.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.07

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