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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.45, 1,038.42 and 281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.45, 1,038.42 and 281.48 is: 422.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.45 : 1,038.42 = 281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.45/1,038.42 = 281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.45x = 1,038.42 × 281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.45x = 292,289.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,289.27/692.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.11

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