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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.13, 1,046.17 and 286.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.13, 1,046.17 and 286.53 is: 429.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.13 : 1,046.17 = 286.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.13/1,046.17 = 286.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.13x = 1,046.17 × 286.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.13x = 299,760.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,760.88/698.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.38

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