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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.74, 1,039.14 and 281.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.74, 1,039.14 and 281.86 is: 422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.74 : 1,039.14 = 281.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.74/1,039.14 = 281.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.74x = 1,039.14 × 281.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.74x = 292,892.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,892.00/692.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.80

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