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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.18, 1,043.08 and 284.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.18, 1,043.08 and 284.51 is: 426.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.18 : 1,043.08 = 284.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.18/1,043.08 = 284.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.18x = 1,043.08 × 284.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.18x = 296,768.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,768.59/695.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.89

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