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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.62, 1,046.92 and 287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.62, 1,046.92 and 287.12 is: 430.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.62 : 1,046.92 = 287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.62/1,046.92 = 287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.62x = 1,046.92 × 287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.62x = 300,591.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,591.67/697.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.88

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