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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693, 1,039.50 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693, 1,039.50 and 282 is: 423

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693 : 1,039.50 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693/1,039.50 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693x = 1,039.50 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693x = 293,139
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,139/693
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423

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