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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.98, 1,042.74 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.98, 1,042.74 and 284.04 is: 426.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.98 : 1,042.74 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.98/1,042.74 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.98x = 1,042.74 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.98x = 296,179.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,179.87/694.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.17

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