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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.33, 1,040.26 and 282.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.33, 1,040.26 and 282.51 is: 423.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.33 : 1,040.26 = 282.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.33/1,040.26 = 282.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.33x = 1,040.26 × 282.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.33x = 293,878.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,878.65/693.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.87

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