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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.95, 1,041.60 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.95, 1,041.60 and 283.98 is: 425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.95 : 1,041.60 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.95/1,041.60 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.95x = 1,041.60 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.95x = 295,793.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,793.57/694.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.63

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