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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.63, 1,049.10 and 288.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.63, 1,049.10 and 288.69 is: 432.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.63 : 1,049.10 = 288.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.63/1,049.10 = 288.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.63x = 1,049.10 × 288.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.63x = 302,864.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,864.68/699.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.89

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