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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113, 1,536.30 and 699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113, 1,536.30 and 699 is: 964.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113 : 1,536.30 = 699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113/1,536.30 = 699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113x = 1,536.30 × 699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113x = 1,073,873.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,873.70/1,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.85

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