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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.46, 1,042.08 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.46, 1,042.08 and 283.64 is: 425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.46 : 1,042.08 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.46/1,042.08 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.46x = 1,042.08 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.46x = 295,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,575.57/694.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.62

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