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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.22, 1,041.42 and 283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.22, 1,041.42 and 283.26 is: 424.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.22 : 1,041.42 = 283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.22/1,041.42 = 283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.22x = 1,041.42 × 283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.22x = 294,992.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,992.63/694.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.93

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