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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.65, 1,049.69 and 288.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.65, 1,049.69 and 288.81 is: 433.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.65 : 1,049.69 = 288.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.65/1,049.69 = 288.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.65x = 1,049.69 × 288.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.65x = 303,162.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,162.15/699.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.30

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