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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.91, 1,044.04 and 284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.91, 1,044.04 and 284.94 is: 427.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.91 : 1,044.04 = 284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.91/1,044.04 = 284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.91x = 1,044.04 × 284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.91x = 297,484.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,484.01/695.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.47

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