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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.87, 1,046.87 and 286.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.87, 1,046.87 and 286.93 is: 430.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.87 : 1,046.87 = 286.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.87/1,046.87 = 286.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.87x = 1,046.87 × 286.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.87x = 300,379.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,379.50/697.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.43

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