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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.43, 1,048.87 and 288.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.43, 1,048.87 and 288.46 is: 432.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.43 : 1,048.87 = 288.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.43/1,048.87 = 288.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.43x = 1,048.87 × 288.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.43x = 302,555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,555.60/699.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.57

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