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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.98, 1,038.84 and 282.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.98, 1,038.84 and 282.04 is: 422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.98 : 1,038.84 = 282.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.98/1,038.84 = 282.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.98x = 1,038.84 × 282.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.98x = 292,994.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,994.43/692.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.80

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