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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.53, 1,040.32 and 282.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.53, 1,040.32 and 282.59 is: 423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.53 : 1,040.32 = 282.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.53/1,040.32 = 282.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.53x = 1,040.32 × 282.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.53x = 293,978.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,978.83/693.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.89

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