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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.26, 1,042.59 and 284.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.26, 1,042.59 and 284.10 is: 426.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.26 : 1,042.59 = 284.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.26/1,042.59 = 284.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.26x = 1,042.59 × 284.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.26x = 296,199.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,199.82/695.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.03

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