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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.74, 1,047.10 and 287.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.74, 1,047.10 and 287.25 is: 431.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.74 : 1,047.10 = 287.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.74/1,047.10 = 287.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.74x = 1,047.10 × 287.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.74x = 300,779.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,779.48/697.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.08

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