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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.61, 1,038.34 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.61, 1,038.34 and 281.94 is: 422.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.61 : 1,038.34 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.61/1,038.34 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.61x = 1,038.34 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.61x = 292,749.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,749.58/692.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.68

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