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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.57, 1,038.98 and 281.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.57, 1,038.98 and 281.99 is: 423.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.57 : 1,038.98 = 281.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.57/1,038.98 = 281.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.57x = 1,038.98 × 281.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.57x = 292,980.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,980.56/692.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.03

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