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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696, 1,043.88 and 285.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696, 1,043.88 and 285.03 is: 427.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696 : 1,043.88 = 285.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696/1,043.88 = 285.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696x = 1,043.88 × 285.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696x = 297,537.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,537.12/696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.50

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