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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.79, 1,045.44 and 285.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.79, 1,045.44 and 285.97 is: 429.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.79 : 1,045.44 = 285.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.79/1,045.44 = 285.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.79x = 1,045.44 × 285.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.79x = 298,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,964.48/696.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.06

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