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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.75, 1,046.58 and 286.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.75, 1,046.58 and 286.78 is: 430.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.75 : 1,046.58 = 286.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.75/1,046.58 = 286.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.75x = 1,046.58 × 286.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.75x = 300,138.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,138.21/697.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.15

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