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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.24, 1,040.45 and 283.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.24, 1,040.45 and 283.15 is: 424.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.24 : 1,040.45 = 283.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.24/1,040.45 = 283.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.24x = 1,040.45 × 283.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.24x = 294,603.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,603.42/694.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.35

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