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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.48, 1,048.82 and 288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.48, 1,048.82 and 288.50 is: 432.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.48 : 1,048.82 = 288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.48/1,048.82 = 288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.48x = 1,048.82 × 288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.48x = 302,577.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,577.88/699.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.58

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