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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.59, 1,040.36 and 282.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.59, 1,040.36 and 282.62 is: 423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.59 : 1,040.36 = 282.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.59/1,040.36 = 282.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.59x = 1,040.36 × 282.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.59x = 294,029.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,029.50/693.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.93

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