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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.82, 1,344.85 and 280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.82, 1,344.85 and 280.36 is: 420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.82 : 1,344.85 = 280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.82/1,344.85 = 280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.82x = 1,344.85 × 280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.82x = 377,044.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,044.70/896.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.42

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