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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.69, 1,345.04 and 280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.69, 1,345.04 and 280.44 is: 420.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.69 : 1,345.04 = 280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.69/1,345.04 = 280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.69x = 1,345.04 × 280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.69x = 377,201.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,201.62/896.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.66

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