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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.39, 1,048.50 and 374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.39, 1,048.50 and 374.94 is: 562.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.39 : 1,048.50 = 374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.39/1,048.50 = 374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.39x = 1,048.50 × 374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.39x = 393,124.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,124.59/699.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.10

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