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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.11, 1,048.86 and 288.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.11, 1,048.86 and 288.57 is: 432.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.11 : 1,048.86 = 288.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.11/1,048.86 = 288.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.11x = 1,048.86 × 288.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.11x = 302,669.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,669.53/699.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.94

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