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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.60, 1,046.19 and 281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.60, 1,046.19 and 281.13 is: 421.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.60 : 1,046.19 = 281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.60/1,046.19 = 281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.60x = 1,046.19 × 281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.60x = 294,110.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,110.16/697.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.61

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