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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.50, 1,344.90 and 280.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.50, 1,344.90 and 280.11 is: 420.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.50 : 1,344.90 = 280.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.50/1,344.90 = 280.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.50x = 1,344.90 × 280.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.50x = 376,719.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,719.94/896.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.21

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