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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.72, 1,036.17 and 279.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.72, 1,036.17 and 279.87 is: 419.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.72 : 1,036.17 = 279.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.72/1,036.17 = 279.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.72x = 1,036.17 × 279.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.72x = 289,992.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,992.90/690.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.84

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