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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.21, 1,049.04 and 545.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.21, 1,049.04 and 545.31 is: 818.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.21 : 1,049.04 = 545.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.21/1,049.04 = 545.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.21x = 1,049.04 × 545.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.21x = 572,052.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,052.00/699.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.14

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