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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.61, 1,043.91 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.61, 1,043.91 and 285.12 is: 427.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.61 : 1,043.91 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.61/1,043.91 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.61x = 1,043.91 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.61x = 297,639.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,639.62/695.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.88

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