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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.61, 1,048.11 and 288.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.61, 1,048.11 and 288.07 is: 432.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.61 : 1,048.11 = 288.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.61/1,048.11 = 288.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.61x = 1,048.11 × 288.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.61x = 301,929.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,929.05/698.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.19

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