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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.12, 1,344.32 and 279.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.12, 1,344.32 and 279.69 is: 419.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.12 : 1,344.32 = 279.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.12/1,344.32 = 279.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.12x = 1,344.32 × 279.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.12x = 375,991.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,991.46/896.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.58

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