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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.03, 1,048.68 and 287.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.03, 1,048.68 and 287.95 is: 431.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.03 : 1,048.68 = 287.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.03/1,048.68 = 287.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.03x = 1,048.68 × 287.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.03x = 301,963.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,963.19/699.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.97

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