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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.42, 1,041.69 and 283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.42, 1,041.69 and 283.59 is: 425.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.42 : 1,041.69 = 283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.42/1,041.69 = 283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.42x = 1,041.69 × 283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.42x = 295,412.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,412.87/694.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.41

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