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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.52, 1,047.63 and 287.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.52, 1,047.63 and 287.55 is: 431.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.52 : 1,047.63 = 287.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.52/1,047.63 = 287.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.52x = 1,047.63 × 287.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.52x = 301,246.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,246.01/698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.26

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