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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.76, 1,043.94 and 284.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.76, 1,043.94 and 284.99 is: 427.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.76 : 1,043.94 = 284.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.76/1,043.94 = 284.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.76x = 1,043.94 × 284.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.76x = 297,506.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,506.71/695.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.60

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