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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.84, 1,345.28 and 280.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.84, 1,345.28 and 280.56 is: 420.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.84 : 1,345.28 = 280.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.84/1,345.28 = 280.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.84x = 1,345.28 × 280.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.84x = 377,431.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,431.76/896.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.85

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