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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.70, 1,037.06 and 280.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.70, 1,037.06 and 280.71 is: 420.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.70 : 1,037.06 = 280.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.70/1,037.06 = 280.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.70x = 1,037.06 × 280.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.70x = 291,111.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,111.71/691.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.87

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