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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.36, 1,042.41 and 284.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.36, 1,042.41 and 284.42 is: 426.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.36 : 1,042.41 = 284.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.36/1,042.41 = 284.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.36x = 1,042.41 × 284.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.36x = 296,477.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,477.04/695.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.37

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