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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.02, 1,043.49 and 285.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.02, 1,043.49 and 285.26 is: 427.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.02 : 1,043.49 = 285.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.02/1,043.49 = 285.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.02x = 1,043.49 × 285.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.02x = 297,665.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,665.96/696.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.67

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