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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.73, 1,045.43 and 286.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.73, 1,045.43 and 286.21 is: 429.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.73 : 1,045.43 = 286.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.73/1,045.43 = 286.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.73x = 1,045.43 × 286.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.73x = 299,211.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,211.33/696.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.45

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