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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.06, 1,048.59 and 577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.06, 1,048.59 and 577.20 is: 865.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.06 : 1,048.59 = 577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.06/1,048.59 = 577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.06x = 1,048.59 × 577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.06x = 605,246.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,246.15/699.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.80

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