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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.15, 1,048.75 and 288.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.15, 1,048.75 and 288.01 is: 432.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.15 : 1,048.75 = 288.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.15/1,048.75 = 288.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.15x = 1,048.75 × 288.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.15x = 302,047.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,047.15/699.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.02

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