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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.05, 1,036.86 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.05, 1,036.86 and 280.08 is: 420.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.05 : 1,036.86 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.05/1,036.86 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.05x = 1,036.86 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.05x = 290,402.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,402.35/691.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.23

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