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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.82, 1,042.82 and 284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.82, 1,042.82 and 284.48 is: 426.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.82 : 1,042.82 = 284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.82/1,042.82 = 284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.82x = 1,042.82 × 284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.82x = 296,661.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,661.37/695.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.35

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