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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.22, 1,048.97 and 391.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.22, 1,048.97 and 391.51 is: 587.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.22 : 1,048.97 = 391.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.22/1,048.97 = 391.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.22x = 1,048.97 × 391.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.22x = 410,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,682.24/699.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.34

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