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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.11, 1,344.32 and 279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.11, 1,344.32 and 279.80 is: 419.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.11 : 1,344.32 = 279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.11/1,344.32 = 279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.11x = 1,344.32 × 279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.11x = 376,143.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,143.40/896.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.75

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