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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.19, 1,040.22 and 282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.19, 1,040.22 and 282.33 is: 423.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.19 : 1,040.22 = 282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.19/1,040.22 = 282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.19x = 1,040.22 × 282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.19x = 293,685.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,685.31/693.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.67

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