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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.21, 1,036.77 and 280.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.21, 1,036.77 and 280.38 is: 420.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.21 : 1,036.77 = 280.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.21/1,036.77 = 280.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.21x = 1,036.77 × 280.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.21x = 290,685.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,685.58/691.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.55

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