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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.03, 1,042.52 and 284.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.03, 1,042.52 and 284.05 is: 426.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.03 : 1,042.52 = 284.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.03/1,042.52 = 284.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.03x = 1,042.52 × 284.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.03x = 296,127.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,127.69/695.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.07

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