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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.62, 1,037.44 and 280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.62, 1,037.44 and 280.68 is: 421.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.62 : 1,037.44 = 280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.62/1,037.44 = 280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.62x = 1,037.44 × 280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.62x = 291,188.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,188.66/691.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.02

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