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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.74, 1,039.11 and 281.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.74, 1,039.11 and 281.78 is: 422.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.74 : 1,039.11 = 281.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.74/1,039.11 = 281.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.74x = 1,039.11 × 281.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.74x = 292,801.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,801.60/692.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.67

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