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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.35, 1,047.67 and 390.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.35, 1,047.67 and 390.28 is: 584.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.35 : 1,047.67 = 390.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.35/1,047.67 = 390.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.35x = 1,047.67 × 390.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.35x = 408,882.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,882.70/699.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.66

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