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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.79, 1,035.27 and 279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.79, 1,035.27 and 279.44 is: 418.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.79 : 1,035.27 = 279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.79/1,035.27 = 279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.79x = 1,035.27 × 279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.79x = 289,294.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,294.55/690.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.79

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