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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.62, 1,038.94 and 281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.62, 1,038.94 and 281.68 is: 422.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.62 : 1,038.94 = 281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.62/1,038.94 = 281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.62x = 1,038.94 × 281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.62x = 292,648.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,648.62/692.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.52

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