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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.24, 1,048.88 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.24, 1,048.88 and 186.24 is: 279.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.24 : 1,048.88 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.24/1,048.88 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.24x = 1,048.88 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.24x = 195,343.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,343.41/699.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.37

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