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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.29, 1,048.92 and 352.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.29, 1,048.92 and 352.53 is: 528.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.29 : 1,048.92 = 352.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.29/1,048.92 = 352.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.29x = 1,048.92 × 352.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.29x = 369,775.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,775.77/699.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.79

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