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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.50, 1,040.25 and 282.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.50, 1,040.25 and 282.86 is: 424.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.50 : 1,040.25 = 282.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.50/1,040.25 = 282.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.50x = 1,040.25 × 282.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.50x = 294,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,245.12/693.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.29

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