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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.19, 1,034.91 and 279.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.19, 1,034.91 and 279.23 is: 418.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.19 : 1,034.91 = 279.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.19/1,034.91 = 279.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.19x = 1,034.91 × 279.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.19x = 288,972.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,972.74/690.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.69

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