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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.12, 1,038.29 and 281.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.12, 1,038.29 and 281.37 is: 422.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.12 : 1,038.29 = 281.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.12/1,038.29 = 281.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.12x = 1,038.29 × 281.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.12x = 292,148.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,148.52/692.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.11

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