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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.18, 1,041.84 and 283.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.18, 1,041.84 and 283.82 is: 425.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.18 : 1,041.84 = 283.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.18/1,041.84 = 283.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.18x = 1,041.84 × 283.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.18x = 295,695.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,695.03/695.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.35

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