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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.59, 1,044.95 and 285.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.59, 1,044.95 and 285.66 is: 428.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.59 : 1,044.95 = 285.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.59/1,044.95 = 285.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.59x = 1,044.95 × 285.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.59x = 298,498.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,498.99/696.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.52

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