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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.02, 1,048.35 and 424.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.02, 1,048.35 and 424.73 is: 636.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.02 : 1,048.35 = 424.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.02/1,048.35 = 424.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.02x = 1,048.35 × 424.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.02x = 445,265.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,265.70/699.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.99

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