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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.48, 1,043.61 and 284.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.48, 1,043.61 and 284.91 is: 427.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.48 : 1,043.61 = 284.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.48/1,043.61 = 284.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.48x = 1,043.61 × 284.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.48x = 297,332.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,332.58/695.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.52

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