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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.10, 1,041.74 and 283.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.10, 1,041.74 and 283.75 is: 425.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.10 : 1,041.74 = 283.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.10/1,041.74 = 283.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.10x = 1,041.74 × 283.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.10x = 295,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,593.73/695.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.25

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