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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.79, 1,041.89 and 283.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.79, 1,041.89 and 283.65 is: 425.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.79 : 1,041.89 = 283.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.79/1,041.89 = 283.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.79x = 1,041.89 × 283.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.79x = 295,532.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,532.81/694.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.35

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