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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.98, 1,345.34 and 280.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.98, 1,345.34 and 280.66 is: 420.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.98 : 1,345.34 = 280.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.98/1,345.34 = 280.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.98x = 1,345.34 × 280.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.98x = 377,583.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,583.12/896.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.95

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