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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.78, 1,046.31 and 286.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.78, 1,046.31 and 286.84 is: 430.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.78 : 1,046.31 = 286.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.78/1,046.31 = 286.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.78x = 1,046.31 × 286.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.78x = 300,123.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,123.56/697.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.11

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