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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.77, 1,047.25 and 287.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.77, 1,047.25 and 287.49 is: 430.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.77 : 1,047.25 = 287.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.77/1,047.25 = 287.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.77x = 1,047.25 × 287.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.77x = 301,076.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,076.57/698.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.87

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