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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.83, 1,037.58 and 281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.83, 1,037.58 and 281.07 is: 421.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.83 : 1,037.58 = 281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.83/1,037.58 = 281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.83x = 1,037.58 × 281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.83x = 291,632.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,632.61/691.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.54

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