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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.22, 1,049.64 and 425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.22, 1,049.64 and 425.44 is: 638.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.22 : 1,049.64 = 425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.22/1,049.64 = 425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.22x = 1,049.64 × 425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.22x = 446,558.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,558.84/699.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.65

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