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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.86, 1,036.28 and 279.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.86, 1,036.28 and 279.89 is: 419.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.86 : 1,036.28 = 279.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.86/1,036.28 = 279.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.86x = 1,036.28 × 279.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.86x = 290,043.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,043.81/690.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.83

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