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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.89, 1,039.37 and 282.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.89, 1,039.37 and 282.11 is: 423.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.89 : 1,039.37 = 282.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.89/1,039.37 = 282.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.89x = 1,039.37 × 282.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.89x = 293,210.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,210.06/692.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.17

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