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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.26, 1,045.61 and 286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.26, 1,045.61 and 286.12 is: 429.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.26 : 1,045.61 = 286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.26/1,045.61 = 286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.26x = 1,045.61 × 286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.26x = 299,163.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,163.27/697.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.06

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