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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.50, 1,046.25 and 286.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.50, 1,046.25 and 286.86 is: 430.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.50 : 1,046.25 = 286.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.50/1,046.25 = 286.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.50x = 1,046.25 × 286.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.50x = 300,127.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,127.28/697.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.29

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