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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.66, 1,042.08 and 284.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.66, 1,042.08 and 284.02 is: 426.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.66 : 1,042.08 = 284.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.66/1,042.08 = 284.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.66x = 1,042.08 × 284.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.66x = 295,971.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,971.56/694.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.07

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