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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.38, 1,049.25 and 622.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.38, 1,049.25 and 622.86 is: 934.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.38 : 1,049.25 = 622.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.38/1,049.25 = 622.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.38x = 1,049.25 × 622.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.38x = 653,539.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,539.79/699.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.46

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