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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.05, 1,042.18 and 283.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.05, 1,042.18 and 283.71 is: 425.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.05 : 1,042.18 = 283.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.05/1,042.18 = 283.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.05x = 1,042.18 × 283.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.05x = 295,676.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,676.89/695.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.40

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