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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.58, 1,040.62 and 282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.58, 1,040.62 and 282.96 is: 424.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.58 : 1,040.62 = 282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.58/1,040.62 = 282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.58x = 1,040.62 × 282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.58x = 294,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,453.84/693.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.54

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