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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.38, 1,041.75 and 283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.38, 1,041.75 and 283.80 is: 425.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.38 : 1,041.75 = 283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.38/1,041.75 = 283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.38x = 1,041.75 × 283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.38x = 295,648.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,648.65/694.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.77

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