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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.94, 1,044.81 and 285.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.94, 1,044.81 and 285.82 is: 428.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.94 : 1,044.81 = 285.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.94/1,044.81 = 285.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.94x = 1,044.81 × 285.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.94x = 298,624.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,624.98/696.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.48

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