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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.80, 1,035.60 and 279.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.80, 1,035.60 and 279.81 is: 419.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.80 : 1,035.60 = 279.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.80/1,035.60 = 279.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.80x = 1,035.60 × 279.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.80x = 289,771.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,771.24/690.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.48

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