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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.08, 1,048.34 and 288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.08, 1,048.34 and 288.20 is: 432.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.08 : 1,048.34 = 288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.08/1,048.34 = 288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.08x = 1,048.34 × 288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.08x = 302,131.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,131.59/699.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.18

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