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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.03, 1,047.57 and 373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.03, 1,047.57 and 373.74 is: 560.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.03 : 1,047.57 = 373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.03/1,047.57 = 373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.03x = 1,047.57 × 373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.03x = 391,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,518.81/699.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.09

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