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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.06, 1,042.26 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.06, 1,042.26 and 283.86 is: 425.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.06 : 1,042.26 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.06/1,042.26 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.06x = 1,042.26 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.06x = 295,855.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,855.92/695.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.66

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