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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.84, 1,045.46 and 285.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.84, 1,045.46 and 285.99 is: 429.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.84 : 1,045.46 = 285.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.84/1,045.46 = 285.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.84x = 1,045.46 × 285.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.84x = 298,991.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,991.11/696.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.07

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