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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.68, 1,037.80 and 280.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.68, 1,037.80 and 280.85 is: 421.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.68 : 1,037.80 = 280.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.68/1,037.80 = 280.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.68x = 1,037.80 × 280.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.68x = 291,466.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,466.19/691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.39

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