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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.04, 1,043.71 and 285.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.04, 1,043.71 and 285.01 is: 427.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.04 : 1,043.71 = 285.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.04/1,043.71 = 285.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.04x = 1,043.71 × 285.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.04x = 297,467.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,467.79/696.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.37

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