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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.33, 1,045.72 and 286.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.33, 1,045.72 and 286.45 is: 429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.33 : 1,045.72 = 286.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.33/1,045.72 = 286.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.33x = 1,045.72 × 286.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.33x = 299,545.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,545.06/697.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.56

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