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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.64, 1,048.27 and 288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.64, 1,048.27 and 288.06 is: 432.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.64 : 1,048.27 = 288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.64/1,048.27 = 288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.64x = 1,048.27 × 288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.64x = 301,964.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,964.66/698.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.22

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