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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.16, 1,036.74 and 280.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.16, 1,036.74 and 280.55 is: 420.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.16 : 1,036.74 = 280.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.16/1,036.74 = 280.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.16x = 1,036.74 × 280.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.16x = 290,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,852.22/691.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.82

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