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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.83, 1,039.15 and 281.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.83, 1,039.15 and 281.97 is: 422.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.83 : 1,039.15 = 281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.83/1,039.15 = 281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.83x = 1,039.15 × 281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.83x = 293,002.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,002.52/692.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.91

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