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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.08, 1,043.60 and 285.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.08, 1,043.60 and 285.41 is: 427.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.08 : 1,043.60 = 285.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.08/1,043.60 = 285.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.08x = 1,043.60 × 285.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.08x = 297,847.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,847.23/696.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.90

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