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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.82, 1,043.93 and 285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.82, 1,043.93 and 285.08 is: 427.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.82 : 1,043.93 = 285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.82/1,043.93 = 285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.82x = 1,043.93 × 285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.82x = 297,603.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,603.56/695.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.70

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