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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.89, 1,041.38 and 283.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.89, 1,041.38 and 283.31 is: 425.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.89 : 1,041.38 = 283.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.89/1,041.38 = 283.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.89x = 1,041.38 × 283.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.89x = 295,033.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,033.37/693.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.19

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