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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.35, 1,036.26 and 280.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.35, 1,036.26 and 280.37 is: 420.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.35 : 1,036.26 = 280.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.35/1,036.26 = 280.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.35x = 1,036.26 × 280.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.35x = 290,531.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,531.03/691.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.24

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