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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692, 1,038 and 281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692, 1,038 and 281 is: 421.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692 : 1,038 = 281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692/1,038 = 281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692x = 1,038 × 281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692x = 291,678
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,678/692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.50

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