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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.92, 1,042.01 and 283.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.92, 1,042.01 and 283.85 is: 425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.92 : 1,042.01 = 283.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.92/1,042.01 = 283.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.92x = 1,042.01 × 283.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.92x = 295,769.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,769.33/694.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.62

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