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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.77, 1,048.46 and 288.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.77, 1,048.46 and 288.21 is: 432.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.77 : 1,048.46 = 288.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.77/1,048.46 = 288.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.77x = 1,048.46 × 288.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.77x = 302,176.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,176.66/698.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.44

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