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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.24, 1,040.22 and 282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.24, 1,040.22 and 282.68 is: 424.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.24 : 1,040.22 = 282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.24/1,040.22 = 282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.24x = 1,040.22 × 282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.24x = 294,049.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,049.39/693.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.17

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