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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.87, 1,039.35 and 282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.87, 1,039.35 and 282.20 is: 423.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.87 : 1,039.35 = 282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.87/1,039.35 = 282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.87x = 1,039.35 × 282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.87x = 293,304.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,304.57/692.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.32

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