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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.54, 1,044 and 285.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.54, 1,044 and 285.42 is: 427.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.54 : 1,044 = 285.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.54/1,044 = 285.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.54x = 1,044 × 285.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.54x = 297,978.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,978.48/696.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.80

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