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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.23, 1,343.76 and 279.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.23, 1,343.76 and 279.73 is: 419.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.23 : 1,343.76 = 279.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.23/1,343.76 = 279.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.23x = 1,343.76 × 279.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.23x = 375,889.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,889.98/896.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.41

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