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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.30, 1,039.53 and 282.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.30, 1,039.53 and 282.22 is: 423.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.30 : 1,039.53 = 282.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.30/1,039.53 = 282.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.30x = 1,039.53 × 282.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.30x = 293,376.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,376.16/693.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.16

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