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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.23, 1,345.26 and 280.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.23, 1,345.26 and 280.73 is: 420.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.23 : 1,345.26 = 280.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.23/1,345.26 = 280.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.23x = 1,345.26 × 280.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.23x = 377,654.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,654.84/897.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.91

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