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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.19, 1,035.43 and 279.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.19, 1,035.43 and 279.35 is: 419.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.19 : 1,035.43 = 279.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.19/1,035.43 = 279.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.19x = 1,035.43 × 279.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.19x = 289,246.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,246.95/690.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.08

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