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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.85, 1,048.26 and 288.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.85, 1,048.26 and 288.39 is: 432.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.85 : 1,048.26 = 288.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.85/1,048.26 = 288.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.85x = 1,048.26 × 288.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.85x = 302,307.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,307.70/698.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.58

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