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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.88, 1,036.40 and 279.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.88, 1,036.40 and 279.84 is: 419.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.88 : 1,036.40 = 279.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.88/1,036.40 = 279.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.88x = 1,036.40 × 279.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.88x = 290,026.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,026.18/690.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.79

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