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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.24, 1,344.58 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.24, 1,344.58 and 279.96 is: 420.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.24 : 1,344.58 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.24/1,344.58 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.24x = 1,344.58 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.24x = 376,428.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,428.62/896.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.01

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