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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.94, 1,045.99 and 286.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.94, 1,045.99 and 286.59 is: 429.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.94 : 1,045.99 = 286.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.94/1,045.99 = 286.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.94x = 1,045.99 × 286.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.94x = 299,767.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,767.87/697.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.50

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