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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.46, 1,039.50 and 281.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.46, 1,039.50 and 281.90 is: 423.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.46 : 1,039.50 = 281.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.46/1,039.50 = 281.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.46x = 1,039.50 × 281.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.46x = 293,035.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,035.05/692.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.18

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