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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.87, 1,039.91 and 282.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.87, 1,039.91 and 282.53 is: 423.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.87 : 1,039.91 = 282.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.87/1,039.91 = 282.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.87x = 1,039.91 × 282.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.87x = 293,803.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,803.06/693.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.43

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