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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.27, 1,039.94 and 282.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.27, 1,039.94 and 282.46 is: 423.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.27 : 1,039.94 = 282.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.27/1,039.94 = 282.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.27x = 1,039.94 × 282.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.27x = 293,741.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,741.45/693.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.70

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