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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.58, 1,039.12 and 281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.58, 1,039.12 and 281.96 is: 423.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.58 : 1,039.12 = 281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.58/1,039.12 = 281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.58x = 1,039.12 × 281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.58x = 292,984.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,984.37/692.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.03

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