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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.73, 1,037.59 and 280.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.73, 1,037.59 and 280.86 is: 421.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.73 : 1,037.59 = 280.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.73/1,037.59 = 280.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.73x = 1,037.59 × 280.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.73x = 291,417.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,417.53/691.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.29

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