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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.38, 1,043.10 and 284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.38, 1,043.10 and 284.52 is: 426.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.38 : 1,043.10 = 284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.38/1,043.10 = 284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.38x = 1,043.10 × 284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.38x = 296,782.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,782.81/695.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.79

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