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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.11, 1,041.59 and 283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.11, 1,041.59 and 283.24 is: 425.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.11 : 1,041.59 = 283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.11/1,041.59 = 283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.11x = 1,041.59 × 283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.11x = 295,019.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,019.95/694.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.04

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