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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.26, 1,345.88 and 281.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.26, 1,345.88 and 281.00 is: 421.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.26 : 1,345.88 = 281.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.26/1,345.88 = 281.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.26x = 1,345.88 × 281.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.26x = 378,185.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,185.55/897.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.49

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