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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.42, 1,048.73 and 288.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.42, 1,048.73 and 288.10 is: 431.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.42 : 1,048.73 = 288.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.42/1,048.73 = 288.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.42x = 1,048.73 × 288.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.42x = 302,132.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,132.43/699.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.97

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