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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.62, 1,042.89 and 285.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.62, 1,042.89 and 285.13 is: 427.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.62 : 1,042.89 = 285.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.62/1,042.89 = 285.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.62x = 1,042.89 × 285.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.62x = 297,359.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,359.23/695.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.47

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