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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.82, 1,344.66 and 280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.82, 1,344.66 and 280.34 is: 420.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.82 : 1,344.66 = 280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.82/1,344.66 = 280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.82x = 1,344.66 × 280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.82x = 376,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,961.98/896.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.33

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