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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.02, 1,037.31 and 281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.02, 1,037.31 and 281.44 is: 421.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.02 : 1,037.31 = 281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.02/1,037.31 = 281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.02x = 1,037.31 × 281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.02x = 291,940.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,940.53/692.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.87

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