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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.58, 1,041.35 and 283.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.58, 1,041.35 and 283.91 is: 425.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.58 : 1,041.35 = 283.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.58/1,041.35 = 283.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.58x = 1,041.35 × 283.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.58x = 295,643.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,643.05/694.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.65

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