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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.64, 1,044.88 and 285.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.64, 1,044.88 and 285.72 is: 428.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.64 : 1,044.88 = 285.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.64/1,044.88 = 285.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.64x = 1,044.88 × 285.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.64x = 298,543.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,543.11/696.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.55

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