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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.04, 1,047.15 and 287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.04, 1,047.15 and 287.19 is: 430.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.04 : 1,047.15 = 287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.04/1,047.15 = 287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.04x = 1,047.15 × 287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.04x = 300,731.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,731.01/698.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.82

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