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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.95, 1,345.44 and 280.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.95, 1,345.44 and 280.61 is: 420.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.95 : 1,345.44 = 280.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.95/1,345.44 = 280.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.95x = 1,345.44 × 280.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.95x = 377,542.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,542.52/896.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.92

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