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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.83, 1,345.41 and 280.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.83, 1,345.41 and 280.39 is: 420.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.83 : 1,345.41 = 280.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.83/1,345.41 = 280.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.83x = 1,345.41 × 280.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.83x = 377,239.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,239.51/896.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.64

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