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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.56, 1,034.91 and 279.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.56, 1,034.91 and 279.15 is: 418.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.56 : 1,034.91 = 279.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.56/1,034.91 = 279.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.56x = 1,034.91 × 279.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.56x = 288,891.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,891.25/690.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.34

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