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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.43, 1,040.72 and 282.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.43, 1,040.72 and 282.85 is: 424.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.43 : 1,040.72 = 282.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.43/1,040.72 = 282.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.43x = 1,040.72 × 282.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.43x = 294,363.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,363.64/693.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.51

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