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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.92, 1,039.45 and 282.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.92, 1,039.45 and 282.09 is: 423.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.92 : 1,039.45 = 282.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.92/1,039.45 = 282.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.92x = 1,039.45 × 282.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.92x = 293,218.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,218.45/692.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.16

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