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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.26, 1,343.96 and 280.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.26, 1,343.96 and 280.03 is: 419.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.26 : 1,343.96 = 280.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.26/1,343.96 = 280.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.26x = 1,343.96 × 280.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.26x = 376,344.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,344.36/896.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.91

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