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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.09, 1,044.12 and 284.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.09, 1,044.12 and 284.95 is: 427.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.09 : 1,044.12 = 284.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.09/1,044.12 = 284.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.09x = 1,044.12 × 284.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.09x = 297,524.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,524.37/696.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.42

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