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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.75, 1,041.22 and 283.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.75, 1,041.22 and 283.41 is: 424.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.75 : 1,041.22 = 283.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.75/1,041.22 = 283.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.75x = 1,041.22 × 283.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.75x = 295,092.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,092.16/694.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.75

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