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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.50, 1,040.27 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.50, 1,040.27 and 282.56 is: 423.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.50 : 1,040.27 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.50/1,040.27 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.50x = 1,040.27 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.50x = 293,938.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,938.69/693.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.85

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