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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.66, 1,035.27 and 279.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.66, 1,035.27 and 279.63 is: 419.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.66 : 1,035.27 = 279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.66/1,035.27 = 279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.66x = 1,035.27 × 279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.66x = 289,492.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,492.55/690.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.15

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