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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.09, 1,047.82 and 391.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.09, 1,047.82 and 391.08 is: 586.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.09 : 1,047.82 = 391.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.09/1,047.82 = 391.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.09x = 1,047.82 × 391.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.09x = 409,781.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,781.45/699.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.16

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