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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.82, 1,037.43 and 280.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.82, 1,037.43 and 280.82 is: 421.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.82 : 1,037.43 = 280.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.82/1,037.43 = 280.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.82x = 1,037.43 × 280.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.82x = 291,325.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,325.91/691.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.10

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