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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.72, 1,036.30 and 280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.72, 1,036.30 and 280.04 is: 420.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.72 : 1,036.30 = 280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.72/1,036.30 = 280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.72x = 1,036.30 × 280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.72x = 290,205.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,205.45/690.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.15

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