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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.10, 1,046.49 and 524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.10, 1,046.49 and 524.80 is: 785.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.10 : 1,046.49 = 524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.10/1,046.49 = 524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.10x = 1,046.49 × 524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.10x = 549,197.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,197.95/699.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.58

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