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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.14, 1,043.90 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.14, 1,043.90 and 285 is: 427.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.14 : 1,043.90 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.14/1,043.90 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.14x = 1,043.90 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.14x = 297,511.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,511.50/696.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.37

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