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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.10, 1,049.72 and 569.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.10, 1,049.72 and 569.26 is: 854.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.10 : 1,049.72 = 569.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.10/1,049.72 = 569.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.10x = 1,049.72 × 569.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.10x = 597,563.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,563.61/699.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.76

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