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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.36, 1,345.32 and 280.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.36, 1,345.32 and 280.75 is: 420.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.36 : 1,345.32 = 280.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.36/1,345.32 = 280.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.36x = 1,345.32 × 280.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.36x = 377,693.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,693.82/897.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.89

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