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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.59, 1,043.99 and 284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.59, 1,043.99 and 284.72 is: 427.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.59 : 1,043.99 = 284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.59/1,043.99 = 284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.59x = 1,043.99 × 284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.59x = 297,239.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,239.26/695.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.32

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