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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.18, 1,036.74 and 280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.18, 1,036.74 and 280.20 is: 420.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.18 : 1,036.74 = 280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.18/1,036.74 = 280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.18x = 1,036.74 × 280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.18x = 290,494.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,494.55/691.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.29

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