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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.58, 1,042.27 and 284.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.58, 1,042.27 and 284.01 is: 426.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.58 : 1,042.27 = 284.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.58/1,042.27 = 284.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.58x = 1,042.27 × 284.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.58x = 296,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,010.48/694.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.17

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