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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.27, 1,036.90 and 280.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.27, 1,036.90 and 280.41 is: 420.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.27 : 1,036.90 = 280.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.27/1,036.90 = 280.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.27x = 1,036.90 × 280.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.27x = 290,757.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,757.13/691.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.61

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