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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.14, 1,035.54 and 279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.14, 1,035.54 and 279.33 is: 419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.14 : 1,035.54 = 279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.14/1,035.54 = 279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.14x = 1,035.54 × 279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.14x = 289,257.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,257.39/690.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.13

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