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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.87, 1,046.07 and 281.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.87, 1,046.07 and 281.23 is: 421.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.87 : 1,046.07 = 281.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.87/1,046.07 = 281.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.87x = 1,046.07 × 281.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.87x = 294,186.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,186.27/697.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.55

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