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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.96, 1,038.32 and 281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.96, 1,038.32 and 281.14 is: 421.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.96 : 1,038.32 = 281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.96/1,038.32 = 281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.96x = 1,038.32 × 281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.96x = 291,910.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,910.34/691.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.86

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