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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.95, 1,036.92 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.95, 1,036.92 and 280.08 is: 420.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.95 : 1,036.92 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.95/1,036.92 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.95x = 1,036.92 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.95x = 290,420.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,420.55/690.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.32

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