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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.35, 1,049.43 and 288.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.35, 1,049.43 and 288.41 is: 432.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.35 : 1,049.43 = 288.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.35/1,049.43 = 288.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.35x = 1,049.43 × 288.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.35x = 302,666.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,666.11/699.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.78

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