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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.40, 1,344.14 and 279.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.40, 1,344.14 and 279.94 is: 419.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.40 : 1,344.14 = 279.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.40/1,344.14 = 279.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.40x = 1,344.14 × 279.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.40x = 376,276.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,276.57/896.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.76

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