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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.32, 1,399.25 and 699.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.32, 1,399.25 and 699.90 is: 965.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.32 : 1,399.25 = 699.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.32/1,399.25 = 699.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.32x = 1,399.25 × 699.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.32x = 979,331.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,331.58/1,014.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.51

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