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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.24, 1,047.58 and 287.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.24, 1,047.58 and 287.57 is: 431.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.24 : 1,047.58 = 287.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.24/1,047.58 = 287.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.24x = 1,047.58 × 287.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.24x = 301,250.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,250.55/698.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.44

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