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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.06, 1,036.93 and 280.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.06, 1,036.93 and 280.49 is: 420.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.06 : 1,036.93 = 280.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.06/1,036.93 = 280.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.06x = 1,036.93 × 280.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.06x = 290,848.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,848.50/691.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.87

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