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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.70, 1,048.89 and 288.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.70, 1,048.89 and 288.15 is: 432.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.70 : 1,048.89 = 288.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.70/1,048.89 = 288.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.70x = 1,048.89 × 288.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.70x = 302,237.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,237.65/698.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.57

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