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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.29, 1,044.87 and 285.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.29, 1,044.87 and 285.43 is: 428.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.29 : 1,044.87 = 285.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.29/1,044.87 = 285.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.29x = 1,044.87 × 285.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.29x = 298,239.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,239.14/696.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.32

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