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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.17, 1,048.35 and 287.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.17, 1,048.35 and 287.85 is: 431.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.17 : 1,048.35 = 287.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.17/1,048.35 = 287.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.17x = 1,048.35 × 287.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.17x = 301,762.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,762.31/699.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.60

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