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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.25, 1,041.37 and 277.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.25, 1,041.37 and 277.97 is: 416.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.25 : 1,041.37 = 277.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.25/1,041.37 = 277.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.25x = 1,041.37 × 277.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.25x = 289,467.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,467.82/694.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.95

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