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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.02, 1,047.01 and 287.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.02, 1,047.01 and 287.18 is: 430.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.02 : 1,047.01 = 287.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.02/1,047.01 = 287.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.02x = 1,047.01 × 287.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.02x = 300,680.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,680.33/698.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.76

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