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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.12, 1,049.08 and 391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.12, 1,049.08 and 391.24 is: 587.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.12 : 1,049.08 = 391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.12/1,049.08 = 391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.12x = 1,049.08 × 391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.12x = 410,442.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,442.06/699.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.08

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