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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.53, 1,047.44 and 287.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.53, 1,047.44 and 287.59 is: 431.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.53 : 1,047.44 = 287.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.53/1,047.44 = 287.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.53x = 1,047.44 × 287.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.53x = 301,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,231.83/698.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.24

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