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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.13, 1,345.92 and 280.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.13, 1,345.92 and 280.81 is: 421.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.13 : 1,345.92 = 280.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.13/1,345.92 = 280.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.13x = 1,345.92 × 280.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.13x = 377,947.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,947.80/897.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.29

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