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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.65, 1,043.20 and 284.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.65, 1,043.20 and 284.55 is: 426.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.65 : 1,043.20 = 284.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.65/1,043.20 = 284.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.65x = 1,043.20 × 284.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.65x = 296,848.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,848.61/695.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.72

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