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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.69, 1,039.59 and 282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.69, 1,039.59 and 282.11 is: 423.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.69 : 1,039.59 = 282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.69/1,039.59 = 282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.69x = 1,039.59 × 282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.69x = 293,273.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,273.54/692.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.39

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