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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.13, 1,048.82 and 236.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.13, 1,048.82 and 236.91 is: 355.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.13 : 1,048.82 = 236.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.13/1,048.82 = 236.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.13x = 1,048.82 × 236.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.13x = 248,475.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,475.95/699.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.41

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