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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.80, 1,039.83 and 282.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.80, 1,039.83 and 282.22 is: 423.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.80 : 1,039.83 = 282.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.80/1,039.83 = 282.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.80x = 1,039.83 × 282.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.80x = 293,460.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,460.82/692.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.59

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