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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.98, 1,039.57 and 282.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.98, 1,039.57 and 282.14 is: 423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.98 : 1,039.57 = 282.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.98/1,039.57 = 282.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.98x = 1,039.57 × 282.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.98x = 293,306.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,306.39/692.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.25

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