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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.26, 1,343.70 and 279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.26, 1,343.70 and 279.60 is: 419.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.26 : 1,343.70 = 279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.26/1,343.70 = 279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.26x = 1,343.70 × 279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.26x = 375,698.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,698.52/896.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.18

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