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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.60, 1,344.97 and 280.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.60, 1,344.97 and 280.73 is: 421.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.60 : 1,344.97 = 280.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.60/1,344.97 = 280.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.60x = 1,344.97 × 280.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.60x = 377,577.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,577.14/896.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.12

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