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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.10, 1,344.29 and 279.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.10, 1,344.29 and 279.86 is: 419.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.10 : 1,344.29 = 279.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.10/1,344.29 = 279.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.10x = 1,344.29 × 279.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.10x = 376,204.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,204.88/896.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.82

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