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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.45, 1,047.94 and 287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.45, 1,047.94 and 287.60 is: 431.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.45 : 1,047.94 = 287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.45/1,047.94 = 287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.45x = 1,047.94 × 287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.45x = 301,381.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,381.59/698.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.50

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