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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.88, 1,048.44 and 287.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.88, 1,048.44 and 287.79 is: 431.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.88 : 1,048.44 = 287.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.88/1,048.44 = 287.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.88x = 1,048.44 × 287.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.88x = 301,730.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,730.55/698.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.73

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