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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.59, 1,040.85 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.59, 1,040.85 and 283.56 is: 424.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.59 : 1,040.85 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.59/1,040.85 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.59x = 1,040.85 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.59x = 295,143.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,143.43/694.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.92

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