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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.40, 1,049.02 and 288.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.40, 1,049.02 and 288.58 is: 432.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.40 : 1,049.02 = 288.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.40/1,049.02 = 288.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.40x = 1,049.02 × 288.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.40x = 302,726.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,726.19/699.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.84

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