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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.26, 1,046.93 and 525.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.26, 1,046.93 and 525.98 is: 787.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.26 : 1,046.93 = 525.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.26/1,046.93 = 525.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.26x = 1,046.93 × 525.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.26x = 550,664.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,664.23/699.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.50

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