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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.10, 1,345.54 and 280.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.10, 1,345.54 and 280.75 is: 421.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.10 : 1,345.54 = 280.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.10/1,345.54 = 280.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.10x = 1,345.54 × 280.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.10x = 377,760.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,760.36/897.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.09

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