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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.56, 1,040.04 and 282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.56, 1,040.04 and 282.58 is: 423.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.56 : 1,040.04 = 282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.56/1,040.04 = 282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.56x = 1,040.04 × 282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.56x = 293,894.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,894.50/693.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.75

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