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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.75, 1,039.12 and 281.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.75, 1,039.12 and 281.79 is: 422.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.75 : 1,039.12 = 281.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.75/1,039.12 = 281.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.75x = 1,039.12 × 281.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.75x = 292,812.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,812.03/692.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.68

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