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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.45, 1,042.88 and 284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.45, 1,042.88 and 284.31 is: 426.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.45 : 1,042.88 = 284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.45/1,042.88 = 284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.45x = 1,042.88 × 284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.45x = 296,499.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,499.79/695.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.35

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