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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.60, 1,043.99 and 285.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.60, 1,043.99 and 285.25 is: 427.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.60 : 1,043.99 = 285.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.60/1,043.99 = 285.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.60x = 1,043.99 × 285.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.60x = 297,798.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,798.15/696.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.50

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