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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.42, 1,039.76 and 282.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.42, 1,039.76 and 282.35 is: 423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.42 : 1,039.76 = 282.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.42/1,039.76 = 282.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.42x = 1,039.76 × 282.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.42x = 293,570.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,570.68/693.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.37

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