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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.72, 1,048.07 and 287.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.72, 1,048.07 and 287.73 is: 431.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.72 : 1,048.07 = 287.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.72/1,048.07 = 287.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.72x = 1,048.07 × 287.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.72x = 301,559.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,559.74/698.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.59

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