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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.03, 1,048.59 and 570.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.03, 1,048.59 and 570.51 is: 855.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.03 : 1,048.59 = 570.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.03/1,048.59 = 570.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.03x = 1,048.59 × 570.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.03x = 598,231.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,231.08/699.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.80

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