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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.06, 1,041.78 and 283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.06, 1,041.78 and 283.94 is: 425.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.06 : 1,041.78 = 283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.06/1,041.78 = 283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.06x = 1,041.78 × 283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.06x = 295,803.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,803.01/695.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.58

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