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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.55, 1,345.02 and 280.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.55, 1,345.02 and 280.22 is: 420.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.55 : 1,345.02 = 280.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.55/1,345.02 = 280.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.55x = 1,345.02 × 280.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.55x = 376,894.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,894.78/896.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.38

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