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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.54, 1,041.90 and 283.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.54, 1,041.90 and 283.78 is: 425.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.54 : 1,041.90 = 283.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.54/1,041.90 = 283.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.54x = 1,041.90 × 283.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.54x = 295,670.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,670.38/694.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.71

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