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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.53, 1,036.40 and 279.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.53, 1,036.40 and 279.65 is: 419.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.53 : 1,036.40 = 279.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.53/1,036.40 = 279.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.53x = 1,036.40 × 279.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.53x = 289,830.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,830.45/690.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.72

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