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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.70, 1,045.63 and 286.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.70, 1,045.63 and 286.37 is: 429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.70 : 1,045.63 = 286.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.70/1,045.63 = 286.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.70x = 1,045.63 × 286.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.70x = 299,437.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,437.06/697.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.18

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