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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.13, 1,345.66 and 280.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.13, 1,345.66 and 280.74 is: 421.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.13 : 1,345.66 = 280.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.13/1,345.66 = 280.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.13x = 1,345.66 × 280.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.13x = 377,782.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,782.73/897.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.10

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