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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.79, 1,037.69 and 280.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.79, 1,037.69 and 280.93 is: 421.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.79 : 1,037.69 = 280.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.79/1,037.69 = 280.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.79x = 1,037.69 × 280.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.79x = 291,514.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,514.96/691.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.39

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