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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.35, 1,039.12 and 282

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.35, 1,039.12 and 282 is: 422.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.35 : 1,039.12 = 282 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.35/1,039.12 = 282/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.35x = 1,039.12 × 282
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.35x = 293,031.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,031.84/693.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.63

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