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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.79, 1,048.44 and 287.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.79, 1,048.44 and 287.97 is: 432.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.79 : 1,048.44 = 287.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.79/1,048.44 = 287.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.79x = 1,048.44 × 287.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.79x = 301,919.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,919.27/698.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.06

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