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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.65, 1,044.98 and 285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.65, 1,044.98 and 285.50 is: 428.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.65 : 1,044.98 = 285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.65/1,044.98 = 285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.65x = 1,044.98 × 285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.65x = 298,335.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,335.14/696.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.25

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