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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.13, 1,049.73 and 440.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.13, 1,049.73 and 440.77 is: 661.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.13 : 1,049.73 = 440.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.13/1,049.73 = 440.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.13x = 1,049.73 × 440.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.13x = 462,689.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,689.49/699.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.81

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