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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.42, 1,048.63 and 288.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.42, 1,048.63 and 288.42 is: 432.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.42 : 1,048.63 = 288.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.42/1,048.63 = 288.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.42x = 1,048.63 × 288.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.42x = 302,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,445.86/699.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.42

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