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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.92, 1,038.12 and 281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.92, 1,038.12 and 281.28 is: 422.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.92 : 1,038.12 = 281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.92/1,038.12 = 281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.92x = 1,038.12 × 281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.92x = 292,002.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,002.39/691.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.02

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