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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.82, 1,041.47 and 283.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.82, 1,041.47 and 283.85 is: 425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.82 : 1,041.47 = 283.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.82/1,041.47 = 283.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.82x = 1,041.47 × 283.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.82x = 295,614.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,614.63/694.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.45

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