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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.61, 1,036.61 and 280.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.61, 1,036.61 and 280.54 is: 420.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.61 : 1,036.61 = 280.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.61/1,036.61 = 280.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.61x = 1,036.61 × 280.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.61x = 290,803.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,803.98/691.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.47

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