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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.72, 1,040.96 and 282.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.72, 1,040.96 and 282.76 is: 424.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.72 : 1,040.96 = 282.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.72/1,040.96 = 282.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.72x = 1,040.96 × 282.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.72x = 294,341.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,341.85/693.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.29

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