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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.26, 1,037.30 and 280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.26, 1,037.30 and 280.34 is: 420.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.26 : 1,037.30 = 280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.26/1,037.30 = 280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.26x = 1,037.30 × 280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.26x = 290,796.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,796.68/691.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.68

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