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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.85, 1,037.97 and 281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.85, 1,037.97 and 281.28 is: 422.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.85 : 1,037.97 = 281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.85/1,037.97 = 281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.85x = 1,037.97 × 281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.85x = 291,960.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,960.20/691.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.00

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