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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.97, 1,345.64 and 280.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.97, 1,345.64 and 280.65 is: 421.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.97 : 1,345.64 = 280.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.97/1,345.64 = 280.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.97x = 1,345.64 × 280.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.97x = 377,652.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,652.46/896.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.03

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