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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699, 1,048.67 and 406.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699, 1,048.67 and 406.43 is: 609.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699 : 1,048.67 = 406.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699/1,048.67 = 406.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699x = 1,048.67 × 406.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699x = 426,210.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,210.95/699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.74

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