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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.77, 1,042.22 and 283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.77, 1,042.22 and 283.92 is: 425.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.77 : 1,042.22 = 283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.77/1,042.22 = 283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.77x = 1,042.22 × 283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.77x = 295,905.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,905.68/694.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.90

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