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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.11, 1,044.88 and 286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.11, 1,044.88 and 286.02 is: 428.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.11 : 1,044.88 = 286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.11/1,044.88 = 286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.11x = 1,044.88 × 286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.11x = 298,856.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,856.58/697.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.71

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