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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.56, 1,044.84 and 285.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.56, 1,044.84 and 285.74 is: 428.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.56 : 1,044.84 = 285.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.56/1,044.84 = 285.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.56x = 1,044.84 × 285.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.56x = 298,552.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,552.58/696.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.61

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