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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.01, 1,042.05 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.01, 1,042.05 and 284.04 is: 425.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.01 : 1,042.05 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.01/1,042.05 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.01x = 1,042.05 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.01x = 295,983.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,983.88/695.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.87

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