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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.07, 1,343.90 and 279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.07, 1,343.90 and 279.44 is: 419.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.07 : 1,343.90 = 279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.07/1,343.90 = 279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.07x = 1,343.90 × 279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.07x = 375,533.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,533.40/896.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.09

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