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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.16, 1,048.97 and 439.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.16, 1,048.97 and 439.35 is: 659.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.16 : 1,048.97 = 439.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.16/1,048.97 = 439.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.16x = 1,048.97 × 439.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.16x = 460,866.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,866.07/699.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.17

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