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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.55, 1,039.11 and 281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.55, 1,039.11 and 281.58 is: 422.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.55 : 1,039.11 = 281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.55/1,039.11 = 281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.55x = 1,039.11 × 281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.55x = 292,592.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,592.59/692.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.49

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