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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.28, 1,040.19 and 282.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.28, 1,040.19 and 282.61 is: 424.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.28 : 1,040.19 = 282.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.28/1,040.19 = 282.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.28x = 1,040.19 × 282.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.28x = 293,968.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,968.10/693.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.03

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