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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.26, 1,041.09 and 283.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.26, 1,041.09 and 283.10 is: 424.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.26 : 1,041.09 = 283.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.26/1,041.09 = 283.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.26x = 1,041.09 × 283.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.26x = 294,732.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,732.58/694.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.53

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