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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.92, 1,045.36 and 285.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.92, 1,045.36 and 285.94 is: 428.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.92 : 1,045.36 = 285.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.92/1,045.36 = 285.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.92x = 1,045.36 × 285.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.92x = 298,910.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,910.24/696.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.90

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