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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.87, 1,036.05 and 279.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.87, 1,036.05 and 279.90 is: 419.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.87 : 1,036.05 = 279.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.87/1,036.05 = 279.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.87x = 1,036.05 × 279.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.87x = 289,990.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,990.40/690.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.75

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