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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.39, 1,037.10 and 280.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.39, 1,037.10 and 280.51 is: 420.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.39 : 1,037.10 = 280.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.39/1,037.10 = 280.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.39x = 1,037.10 × 280.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.39x = 290,921.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,921.21/691.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.78

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