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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.59, 1,345.16 and 280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.59, 1,345.16 and 280.36 is: 420.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.59 : 1,345.16 = 280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.59/1,345.16 = 280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.59x = 1,345.16 × 280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.59x = 377,129.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,129.06/896.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.63

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