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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.27, 1,044.40 and 285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.27, 1,044.40 and 285.40 is: 428.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.27 : 1,044.40 = 285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.27/1,044.40 = 285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.27x = 1,044.40 × 285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.27x = 298,070.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,070.33/696.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.10

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