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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.05, 1,040.68 and 282.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.05, 1,040.68 and 282.71 is: 423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.05 : 1,040.68 = 282.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.05/1,040.68 = 282.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.05x = 1,040.68 × 282.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.05x = 294,205.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,205.79/694.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.90

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