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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.22, 1,041.71 and 283.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.22, 1,041.71 and 283.39 is: 425.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.22 : 1,041.71 = 283.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.22/1,041.71 = 283.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.22x = 1,041.71 × 283.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.22x = 295,206.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,206.18/694.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.24

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