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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.92, 1,345.30 and 280.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.92, 1,345.30 and 280.58 is: 420.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.92 : 1,345.30 = 280.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.92/1,345.30 = 280.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.92x = 1,345.30 × 280.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.92x = 377,464.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,464.27/896.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.84

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