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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.11, 1,040.59 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.11, 1,040.59 and 283.44 is: 424.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.11 : 1,040.59 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.11/1,040.59 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.11x = 1,040.59 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.11x = 294,944.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,944.83/694.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.93

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