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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.60, 1,039.49 and 282.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.60, 1,039.49 and 282.25 is: 423.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.60 : 1,039.49 = 282.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.60/1,039.49 = 282.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.60x = 1,039.49 × 282.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.60x = 293,396.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,396.05/693.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.00

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