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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.48, 1,041.62 and 283.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.48, 1,041.62 and 283.61 is: 425.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.48 : 1,041.62 = 283.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.48/1,041.62 = 283.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.48x = 1,041.62 × 283.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.48x = 295,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,413.85/694.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.37

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