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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.22, 1,040.04 and 282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.22, 1,040.04 and 282.28 is: 423.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.22 : 1,040.04 = 282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.22/1,040.04 = 282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.22x = 1,040.04 × 282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.22x = 293,582.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,582.49/693.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.51

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