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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.98, 1,041.05 and 283.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.98, 1,041.05 and 283.15 is: 424.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.98 : 1,041.05 = 283.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.98/1,041.05 = 283.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.98x = 1,041.05 × 283.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.98x = 294,773.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,773.31/693.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.76

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