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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.05, 1,344.07 and 279.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.05, 1,344.07 and 279.74 is: 419.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.05 : 1,344.07 = 279.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.05/1,344.07 = 279.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.05x = 1,344.07 × 279.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.05x = 375,990.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,990.14/896.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.61

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