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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.55, 1,344.57 and 279.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.55, 1,344.57 and 279.93 is: 419.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.55 : 1,344.57 = 279.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.55/1,344.57 = 279.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.55x = 1,344.57 × 279.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.55x = 376,385.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,385.48/896.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.82

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