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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.73, 1,036.14 and 279.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.73, 1,036.14 and 279.86 is: 419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.73 : 1,036.14 = 279.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.73/1,036.14 = 279.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.73x = 1,036.14 × 279.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.73x = 289,974.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,974.14/690.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.81

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