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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.21, 1,047.87 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.21, 1,047.87 and 287.76 is: 431.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.21 : 1,047.87 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.21/1,047.87 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.21x = 1,047.87 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.21x = 301,535.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,535.07/699.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.25

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