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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.89, 1,045.83 and 286.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.89, 1,045.83 and 286.05 is: 429.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.89 : 1,045.83 = 286.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.89/1,045.83 = 286.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.89x = 1,045.83 × 286.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.89x = 299,159.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,159.67/696.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.28

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