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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.94, 1,043.94 and 285.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.94, 1,043.94 and 285.09 is: 427.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.94 : 1,043.94 = 285.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.94/1,043.94 = 285.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.94x = 1,043.94 × 285.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.94x = 297,616.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,616.85/695.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.65

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