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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.92, 1,035.91 and 274.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.92, 1,035.91 and 274.17 is: 411.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.92 : 1,035.91 = 274.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.92/1,035.91 = 274.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.92x = 1,035.91 × 274.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.92x = 284,014.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,014.76/690.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.07

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