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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.90, 1,345.39 and 280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.90, 1,345.39 and 280.60 is: 420.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.90 : 1,345.39 = 280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.90/1,345.39 = 280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.90x = 1,345.39 × 280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.90x = 377,512.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,512.37/896.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.91

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