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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.19, 1,038.72 and 281.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.19, 1,038.72 and 281.33 is: 422.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.19 : 1,038.72 = 281.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.19/1,038.72 = 281.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.19x = 1,038.72 × 281.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.19x = 292,223.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,223.10/692.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.17

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