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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.16, 1,041.24 and 283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.16, 1,041.24 and 283.30 is: 424.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.16 : 1,041.24 = 283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.16/1,041.24 = 283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.16x = 1,041.24 × 283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.16x = 294,983.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,983.29/694.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.95

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