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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.01, 1,045.85 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.01, 1,045.85 and 286.20 is: 429.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.01 : 1,045.85 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.01/1,045.85 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.01x = 1,045.85 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.01x = 299,320.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,320.84/697.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.44

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