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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.13, 1,040.85 and 283.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.13, 1,040.85 and 283.19 is: 424.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.13 : 1,040.85 = 283.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.13/1,040.85 = 283.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.13x = 1,040.85 × 283.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.13x = 294,753.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,753.11/694.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.64

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