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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.25, 1,044.93 and 286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.25, 1,044.93 and 286.13 is: 428.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.25 : 1,044.93 = 286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.25/1,044.93 = 286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.25x = 1,044.93 × 286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.25x = 298,985.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,985.82/697.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.81

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