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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.24, 1,345.94 and 280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.24, 1,345.94 and 280.92 is: 421.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.24 : 1,345.94 = 280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.24/1,345.94 = 280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.24x = 1,345.94 × 280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.24x = 378,101.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,101.46/897.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.41

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