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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.93, 1,345.56 and 280.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.93, 1,345.56 and 280.61 is: 420.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.93 : 1,345.56 = 280.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.93/1,345.56 = 280.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.93x = 1,345.56 × 280.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.93x = 377,577.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,577.59/896.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.97

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