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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.30, 1,046.96 and 534.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.30, 1,046.96 and 534.57 is: 800.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.30 : 1,046.96 = 534.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.30/1,046.96 = 534.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.30x = 1,046.96 × 534.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.30x = 559,673.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,673.41/699.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.33

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