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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.87, 1,045.52 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.87, 1,045.52 and 280.40 is: 420.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.87 : 1,045.52 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.87/1,045.52 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.87x = 1,045.52 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.87x = 293,162.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,162.41/696.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.68

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