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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.12, 1,046.52 and 536.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.12, 1,046.52 and 536.58 is: 803.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.12 : 1,046.52 = 536.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.12/1,046.52 = 536.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.12x = 1,046.52 × 536.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.12x = 561,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,541.70/699.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.21

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