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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.56, 1,045.75 and 286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.56, 1,045.75 and 286.44 is: 429.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.56 : 1,045.75 = 286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.56/1,045.75 = 286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.56x = 1,045.75 × 286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.56x = 299,546.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,546.53/697.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.42

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