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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.84, 1,345.26 and 280.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.84, 1,345.26 and 280.64 is: 420.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.84 : 1,345.26 = 280.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.84/1,345.26 = 280.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.84x = 1,345.26 × 280.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.84x = 377,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,527.04/896.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.95

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