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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.61, 1,048.51 and 288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.61, 1,048.51 and 288.44 is: 432.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.61 : 1,048.51 = 288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.61/1,048.51 = 288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.61x = 1,048.51 × 288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.61x = 302,432.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,432.22/699.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.29

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