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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.52, 1,042.19 and 283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.52, 1,042.19 and 283.60 is: 425.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.52 : 1,042.19 = 283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.52/1,042.19 = 283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.52x = 1,042.19 × 283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.52x = 295,565.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,565.08/694.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.57

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