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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.21, 1,042.81 and 284.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.21, 1,042.81 and 284.23 is: 426.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.21 : 1,042.81 = 284.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.21/1,042.81 = 284.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.21x = 1,042.81 × 284.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.21x = 296,394.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,394.57/695.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.34

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