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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.24, 1,043.22 and 284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.24, 1,043.22 and 284.68 is: 427.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.24 : 1,043.22 = 284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.24/1,043.22 = 284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.24x = 1,043.22 × 284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.24x = 296,983.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,983.87/695.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.17

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