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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.09, 1,041.11 and 283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.09, 1,041.11 and 283.12 is: 424.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.09 : 1,041.11 = 283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.09/1,041.11 = 283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.09x = 1,041.11 × 283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.09x = 294,755.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,755.04/694.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.67

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