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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.19, 1,344.23 and 279.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.19, 1,344.23 and 279.85 is: 419.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.19 : 1,344.23 = 279.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.19/1,344.23 = 279.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.19x = 1,344.23 × 279.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.19x = 376,182.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,182.77/896.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.76

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