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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.08, 1,039.52 and 282.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.08, 1,039.52 and 282.22 is: 423.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.08 : 1,039.52 = 282.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.08/1,039.52 = 282.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.08x = 1,039.52 × 282.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.08x = 293,368.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,368.14/693.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.28

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