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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.20, 1,042.81 and 284.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.20, 1,042.81 and 284.34 is: 426.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.20 : 1,042.81 = 284.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.20/1,042.81 = 284.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.20x = 1,042.81 × 284.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.20x = 296,511.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,511.17/695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.51

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