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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.94, 1,042.06 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.94, 1,042.06 and 283.96 is: 425.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.94 : 1,042.06 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.94/1,042.06 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.94x = 1,042.06 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.94x = 295,907.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,907.50/694.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.80

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