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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.89, 1,048.34 and 287.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.89, 1,048.34 and 287.92 is: 431.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.89 : 1,048.34 = 287.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.89/1,048.34 = 287.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.89x = 1,048.34 × 287.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.89x = 301,838.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,838.05/698.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.88

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