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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.27, 1,043.18 and 284.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.27, 1,043.18 and 284.69 is: 427.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.27 : 1,043.18 = 284.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.27/1,043.18 = 284.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.27x = 1,043.18 × 284.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.27x = 296,976.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,976.27/695.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.14

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