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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.99, 1,040.93 and 283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.99, 1,040.93 and 283.02 is: 424.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.99 : 1,040.93 = 283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.99/1,040.93 = 283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.99x = 1,040.93 × 283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.99x = 294,604.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,604.01/693.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.51

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