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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.75, 1,345.36 and 280.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.75, 1,345.36 and 280.46 is: 420.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.75 : 1,345.36 = 280.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.75/1,345.36 = 280.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.75x = 1,345.36 × 280.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.75x = 377,322.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,322.85/896.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.77

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