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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.57, 1,344.90 and 280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.57, 1,344.90 and 280.26 is: 420.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.57 : 1,344.90 = 280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.57/1,344.90 = 280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.57x = 1,344.90 × 280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.57x = 376,922.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,922.72/896.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.41

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