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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.85, 1,039.97 and 282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.85, 1,039.97 and 282.44 is: 423.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.85 : 1,039.97 = 282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.85/1,039.97 = 282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.85x = 1,039.97 × 282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.85x = 293,729.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,729.13/693.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.33

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