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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.70, 1,045.18 and 286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.70, 1,045.18 and 286.13 is: 429.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.70 : 1,045.18 = 286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.70/1,045.18 = 286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.70x = 1,045.18 × 286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.70x = 299,057.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,057.35/696.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.25

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