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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.73, 1,047.80 and 287.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.73, 1,047.80 and 287.58 is: 431.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.73 : 1,047.80 = 287.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.73/1,047.80 = 287.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.73x = 1,047.80 × 287.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.73x = 301,330.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,330.97/698.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.26

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