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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.75, 1,039.72 and 282.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.75, 1,039.72 and 282.41 is: 423.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.75 : 1,039.72 = 282.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.75/1,039.72 = 282.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.75x = 1,039.72 × 282.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.75x = 293,621.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,621.42/693.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.24

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