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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.58, 1,037.48 and 280.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.58, 1,037.48 and 280.99 is: 421.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.58 : 1,037.48 = 280.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.58/1,037.48 = 280.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.58x = 1,037.48 × 280.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.58x = 291,521.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,521.51/691.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.53

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