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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.24, 1,049.22 and 425.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.24, 1,049.22 and 425.52 is: 638.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.24 : 1,049.22 = 425.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.24/1,049.22 = 425.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.24x = 1,049.22 × 425.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.24x = 446,464.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,464.09/699.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.50

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