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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.64, 1,345.24 and 280.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.64, 1,345.24 and 280.53 is: 420.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.64 : 1,345.24 = 280.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.64/1,345.24 = 280.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.64x = 1,345.24 × 280.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.64x = 377,380.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,380.53/896.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.88

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