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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.14, 1,047.95 and 439.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.14, 1,047.95 and 439.33 is: 658.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.14 : 1,047.95 = 439.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.14/1,047.95 = 439.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.14x = 1,047.95 × 439.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.14x = 460,395.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,395.87/699.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.52

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