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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.16, 1,049.03 and 391.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.16, 1,049.03 and 391.23 is: 587.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.16 : 1,049.03 = 391.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.16/1,049.03 = 391.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.16x = 1,049.03 × 391.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.16x = 410,412.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,412.01/699.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.01

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