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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.79, 1,044.49 and 349.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.79, 1,044.49 and 349.06 is: 523.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.79 : 1,044.49 = 349.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.79/1,044.49 = 349.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.79x = 1,044.49 × 349.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.79x = 364,589.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,589.68/696.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.24

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