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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.62, 1,042.11 and 284.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.62, 1,042.11 and 284.07 is: 426.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.62 : 1,042.11 = 284.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.62/1,042.11 = 284.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.62x = 1,042.11 × 284.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.62x = 296,032.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,032.19/694.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.18

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