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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.12, 1,044.34 and 285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.12, 1,044.34 and 285.20 is: 427.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.12 : 1,044.34 = 285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.12/1,044.34 = 285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.12x = 1,044.34 × 285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.12x = 297,847.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,847.67/696.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.87

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