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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.52, 1,041.63 and 283.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.52, 1,041.63 and 283.55 is: 425.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.52 : 1,041.63 = 283.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.52/1,041.63 = 283.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.52x = 1,041.63 × 283.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.52x = 295,354.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,354.19/694.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.26

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