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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.32, 1,048.02 and 287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.32, 1,048.02 and 287.56 is: 431.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.32 : 1,048.02 = 287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.32/1,048.02 = 287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.32x = 1,048.02 × 287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.32x = 301,368.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,368.63/698.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.56

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