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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.53, 1,042.69 and 285.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.53, 1,042.69 and 285.02 is: 427.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.53 : 1,042.69 = 285.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.53/1,042.69 = 285.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.53x = 1,042.69 × 285.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.53x = 297,187.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,187.50/695.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.28

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