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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.10, 1,051.08 and 563.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.10, 1,051.08 and 563.12 is: 846.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.10 : 1,051.08 = 563.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.10/1,051.08 = 563.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.10x = 1,051.08 × 563.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.10x = 591,884.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,884.17/699.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.64

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