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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.46, 1,043.18 and 284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.46, 1,043.18 and 284.48 is: 426.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.46 : 1,043.18 = 284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.46/1,043.18 = 284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.46x = 1,043.18 × 284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.46x = 296,763.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,763.85/695.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.72

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