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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.57, 1,042.33 and 283.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.57, 1,042.33 and 283.63 is: 425.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.57 : 1,042.33 = 283.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.57/1,042.33 = 283.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.57x = 1,042.33 × 283.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.57x = 295,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,636.06/694.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.64

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