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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.67, 1,038.09 and 281.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.67, 1,038.09 and 281.31 is: 421.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.67 : 1,038.09 = 281.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.67/1,038.09 = 281.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.67x = 1,038.09 × 281.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.67x = 292,025.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,025.10/692.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.59

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