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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.86, 1,044.50 and 285.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.86, 1,044.50 and 285.77 is: 428.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.86 : 1,044.50 = 285.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.86/1,044.50 = 285.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.86x = 1,044.50 × 285.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.86x = 298,490.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,490.09/696.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.33

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