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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.71, 1,345.37 and 280.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.71, 1,345.37 and 280.57 is: 420.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.71 : 1,345.37 = 280.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.71/1,345.37 = 280.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.71x = 1,345.37 × 280.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.71x = 377,470.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,470.46/896.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.95

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