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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.44, 1,040.79 and 283.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.44, 1,040.79 and 283.35 is: 424.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.44 : 1,040.79 = 283.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.44/1,040.79 = 283.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.44x = 1,040.79 × 283.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.44x = 294,907.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,907.85/694.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.67

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