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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.65, 1,037.41 and 280.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.65, 1,037.41 and 280.82 is: 421.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.65 : 1,037.41 = 280.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.65/1,037.41 = 280.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.65x = 1,037.41 × 280.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.65x = 291,327.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,327.37/691.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.21

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