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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.36, 1,048.62 and 374.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.36, 1,048.62 and 374.55 is: 561.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.36 : 1,048.62 = 374.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.36/1,048.62 = 374.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.36x = 1,048.62 × 374.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.36x = 392,760.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,760.62/699.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.60

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