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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.34, 1,344.56 and 279.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.34, 1,344.56 and 279.88 is: 419.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.34 : 1,344.56 = 279.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.34/1,344.56 = 279.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.34x = 1,344.56 × 279.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.34x = 376,315.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,315.45/896.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.84

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