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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.61, 1,043.14 and 284.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.61, 1,043.14 and 284.61 is: 426.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.61 : 1,043.14 = 284.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.61/1,043.14 = 284.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.61x = 1,043.14 × 284.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.61x = 296,888.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,888.08/695.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.80

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