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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.35, 1,039.59 and 282.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.35, 1,039.59 and 282.01 is: 422.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.35 : 1,039.59 = 282.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.35/1,039.59 = 282.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.35x = 1,039.59 × 282.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.35x = 293,174.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,174.78/693.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.84

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