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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.87, 1,044.57 and 280.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.87, 1,044.57 and 280.23 is: 420.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.87 : 1,044.57 = 280.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.87/1,044.57 = 280.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.87x = 1,044.57 × 280.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.87x = 292,719.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,719.85/696.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.05

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