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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.09, 1,048.01 and 424.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.09, 1,048.01 and 424.77 is: 636.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.09 : 1,048.01 = 424.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.09/1,048.01 = 424.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.09x = 1,048.01 × 424.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.09x = 445,161.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,161.08/699.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.77

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