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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.85, 1,344.80 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.85, 1,344.80 and 280.40 is: 420.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.85 : 1,344.80 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.85/1,344.80 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.85x = 1,344.80 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.85x = 377,073.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,073.79/896.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.44

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