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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.74, 1,037.97 and 281.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.74, 1,037.97 and 281.18 is: 421.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.74 : 1,037.97 = 281.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.74/1,037.97 = 281.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.74x = 1,037.97 × 281.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.74x = 291,856.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,856.40/691.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.92

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