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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.82, 1,039.86 and 282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.82, 1,039.86 and 282.52 is: 423.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.82 : 1,039.86 = 282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.82/1,039.86 = 282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.82x = 1,039.86 × 282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.82x = 293,781.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,781.25/693.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.43

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