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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.89, 1,036.56 and 279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.89, 1,036.56 and 279.80 is: 419.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.89 : 1,036.56 = 279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.89/1,036.56 = 279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.89x = 1,036.56 × 279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.89x = 290,028.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,028.79/690.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.79

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