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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.81, 1,041.84 and 283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.81, 1,041.84 and 283.74 is: 425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.81 : 1,041.84 = 283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.81/1,041.84 = 283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.81x = 1,041.84 × 283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.81x = 295,606.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,606.47/694.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.45

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