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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.88, 1,046.04 and 286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.88, 1,046.04 and 286 is: 429.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.88 : 1,046.04 = 286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.88/1,046.04 = 286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.88x = 1,046.04 × 286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.88x = 299,167.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,167.44/696.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.30

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