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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.32, 1,038.69 and 281.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.32, 1,038.69 and 281.23 is: 421.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.32 : 1,038.69 = 281.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.32/1,038.69 = 281.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.32x = 1,038.69 × 281.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.32x = 292,110.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,110.79/692.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.93

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