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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.92, 1,044.68 and 286.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.92, 1,044.68 and 286.18 is: 428.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.92 : 1,044.68 = 286.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.92/1,044.68 = 286.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.92x = 1,044.68 × 286.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.92x = 298,966.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,966.52/696.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.98

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