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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.28, 1,043.19 and 284.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.28, 1,043.19 and 284.61 is: 427.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.28 : 1,043.19 = 284.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.28/1,043.19 = 284.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.28x = 1,043.19 × 284.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.28x = 296,902.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,902.31/695.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.03

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