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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.08, 1,039.70 and 282.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.08, 1,039.70 and 282.23 is: 423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.08 : 1,039.70 = 282.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.08/1,039.70 = 282.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.08x = 1,039.70 × 282.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.08x = 293,427.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,427.92/693.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.37

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