Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699, 1,048.50 and 287.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 699, 1,048.50 and 287.84 is: 431.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
699 : 1,048.50 = 287.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
699/1,048.50 = 287.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
699x = 1,048.50 × 287.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
699x = 301,800.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,800.24/699 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431.76
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