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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.18, 1,344.04 and 279.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.18, 1,344.04 and 279.77 is: 419.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.18 : 1,344.04 = 279.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.18/1,344.04 = 279.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.18x = 1,344.04 × 279.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.18x = 376,022.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,022.07/896.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.58

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