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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.88, 1,045.55 and 285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.88, 1,045.55 and 285.80 is: 428.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.88 : 1,045.55 = 285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.88/1,045.55 = 285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.88x = 1,045.55 × 285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.88x = 298,821.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,821.52/696.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.80

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