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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.34, 1,035.69 and 279.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.34, 1,035.69 and 279.76 is: 419.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.34 : 1,035.69 = 279.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.34/1,035.69 = 279.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.34x = 1,035.69 × 279.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.34x = 289,745.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,745.44/690.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.72

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