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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.04, 1,046.25 and 286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.04, 1,046.25 and 286.92 is: 430.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.04 : 1,046.25 = 286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.04/1,046.25 = 286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.04x = 1,046.25 × 286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.04x = 300,190.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,190.05/698.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.05

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