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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.65, 1,044.51 and 285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.65, 1,044.51 and 285.68 is: 428.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.65 : 1,044.51 = 285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.65/1,044.51 = 285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.65x = 1,044.51 × 285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.65x = 298,395.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,395.62/696.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.33

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