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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.38, 1,045.47 and 286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.38, 1,045.47 and 286.26 is: 429.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.38 : 1,045.47 = 286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.38/1,045.47 = 286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.38x = 1,045.47 × 286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.38x = 299,269.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,269.58/697.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.14

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