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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.49, 1,048.01 and 287.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.49, 1,048.01 and 287.55 is: 431.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.49 : 1,048.01 = 287.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.49/1,048.01 = 287.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.49x = 1,048.01 × 287.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.49x = 301,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,353.84/698.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.44

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