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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.52, 1,043.89 and 285.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.52, 1,043.89 and 285.17 is: 427.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.52 : 1,043.89 = 285.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.52/1,043.89 = 285.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.52x = 1,043.89 × 285.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.52x = 297,680.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,680.18/696.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.38

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