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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.38, 1,049.72 and 439.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.38, 1,049.72 and 439.90 is: 660.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.38 : 1,049.72 = 439.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.38/1,049.72 = 439.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.38x = 1,049.72 × 439.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.38x = 461,771.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,771.83/699.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.26

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