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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.37, 1,042.15 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.37, 1,042.15 and 284.04 is: 425.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.37 : 1,042.15 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.37/1,042.15 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.37x = 1,042.15 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.37x = 296,012.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,012.29/695.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.69

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