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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.67, 1,041.21 and 283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.67, 1,041.21 and 283.28 is: 424.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.67 : 1,041.21 = 283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.67/1,041.21 = 283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.67x = 1,041.21 × 283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.67x = 294,948.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,948.76/694.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.59

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