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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.02, 1,036.38 and 280.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.02, 1,036.38 and 280.05 is: 420.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.02 : 1,036.38 = 280.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.02/1,036.38 = 280.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.02x = 1,036.38 × 280.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.02x = 290,238.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,238.22/691.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.01

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