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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.21, 1,042.80 and 284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.21, 1,042.80 and 284.24 is: 426.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.21 : 1,042.80 = 284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.21/1,042.80 = 284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.21x = 1,042.80 × 284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.21x = 296,400.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,400.26/695.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.35

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