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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.60, 1,037.10 and 280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.60, 1,037.10 and 280.60 is: 420.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.60 : 1,037.10 = 280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.60/1,037.10 = 280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.60x = 1,037.10 × 280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.60x = 291,010.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,010.26/691.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.78

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