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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.35, 1,042.34 and 284.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.35, 1,042.34 and 284.23 is: 426.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.35 : 1,042.34 = 284.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.35/1,042.34 = 284.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.35x = 1,042.34 × 284.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.35x = 296,264.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,264.30/695.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.07

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