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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.08, 1,042.32 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.08, 1,042.32 and 283.96 is: 425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.08 : 1,042.32 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.08/1,042.32 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.08x = 1,042.32 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.08x = 295,977.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,977.19/695.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.82

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