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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.24, 1,041.95 and 284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.24, 1,041.95 and 284.15 is: 425.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.24 : 1,041.95 = 284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.24/1,041.95 = 284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.24x = 1,041.95 × 284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.24x = 296,070.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,070.09/695.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.85

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