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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.62, 1,045.14 and 285.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.62, 1,045.14 and 285.79 is: 428.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.62 : 1,045.14 = 285.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.62/1,045.14 = 285.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.62x = 1,045.14 × 285.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.62x = 298,685.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,685.33/696.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.77

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