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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.40, 1,041.78 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.40, 1,041.78 and 283.64 is: 425.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.40 : 1,041.78 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.40/1,041.78 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.40x = 1,041.78 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.40x = 295,490.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,490.48/694.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.53

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