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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.90, 1,041.30 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.90, 1,041.30 and 283.32 is: 425.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.90 : 1,041.30 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.90/1,041.30 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.90x = 1,041.30 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.90x = 295,021.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,021.12/693.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.16

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