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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.97, 1,048.52 and 288.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.97, 1,048.52 and 288.21 is: 432.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.97 : 1,048.52 = 288.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.97/1,048.52 = 288.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.97x = 1,048.52 × 288.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.97x = 302,192.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,192.51/698.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.34

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