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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.86, 1,049.39 and 288.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.86, 1,049.39 and 288.65 is: 432.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.86 : 1,049.39 = 288.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.86/1,049.39 = 288.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.86x = 1,049.39 × 288.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.86x = 302,904.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,904.98/699.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.81

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