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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.77, 1,048.75 and 288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.77, 1,048.75 and 288.50 is: 432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.77 : 1,048.75 = 288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.77/1,048.75 = 288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.77x = 1,048.75 × 288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.77x = 302,557.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,557.69/699.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.37

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