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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696, 1,044.24 and 285.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696, 1,044.24 and 285.27 is: 428.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696 : 1,044.24 = 285.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696/1,044.24 = 285.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696x = 1,044.24 × 285.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696x = 297,890.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,890.34/696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.00

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