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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.62, 1,041.93 and 283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.62, 1,041.93 and 283.95 is: 425.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.62 : 1,041.93 = 283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.62/1,041.93 = 283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.62x = 1,041.93 × 283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.62x = 295,856.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,856.02/694.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.93

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