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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692, 1,037.48 and 280.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692, 1,037.48 and 280.82 is: 421.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692 : 1,037.48 = 280.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692/1,037.48 = 280.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692x = 1,037.48 × 280.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692x = 291,345.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,345.13/692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.02

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