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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.76, 1,344.71 and 280.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.76, 1,344.71 and 280.53 is: 420.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.76 : 1,344.71 = 280.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.76/1,344.71 = 280.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.76x = 1,344.71 × 280.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.76x = 377,231.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,231.50/896.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.66

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