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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.87, 1,049.41 and 288.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.87, 1,049.41 and 288.55 is: 432.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.87 : 1,049.41 = 288.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.87/1,049.41 = 288.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.87x = 1,049.41 × 288.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.87x = 302,807.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,807.26/699.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.66

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