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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.92, 1,046.86 and 286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.92, 1,046.86 and 286.94 is: 430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.92 : 1,046.86 = 286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.92/1,046.86 = 286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.92x = 1,046.86 × 286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.92x = 300,386.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,386.01/697.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.40

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