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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.55, 1,044.84 and 280.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.55, 1,044.84 and 280.06 is: 420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.55 : 1,044.84 = 280.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.55/1,044.84 = 280.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.55x = 1,044.84 × 280.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.55x = 292,617.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,617.89/696.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.10

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