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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.76, 1,048.87 and 288.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.76, 1,048.87 and 288.79 is: 432.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.76 : 1,048.87 = 288.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.76/1,048.87 = 288.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.76x = 1,048.87 × 288.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.76x = 302,904.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,904.67/699.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.87

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