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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.92, 1,040.61 and 282.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.92, 1,040.61 and 282.91 is: 424.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.92 : 1,040.61 = 282.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.92/1,040.61 = 282.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.92x = 1,040.61 × 282.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.92x = 294,398.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,398.98/693.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.25

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