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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.65, 1,043.89 and 285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.65, 1,043.89 and 285.44 is: 427.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.65 : 1,043.89 = 285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.65/1,043.89 = 285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.65x = 1,043.89 × 285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.65x = 297,962.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,962.03/696.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.71

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