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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.57, 1,045.45 and 286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.57, 1,045.45 and 286.24 is: 428.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.57 : 1,045.45 = 286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.57/1,045.45 = 286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.57x = 1,045.45 × 286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.57x = 299,249.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,249.61/697.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.99

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