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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.44, 1,048.85 and 439.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.44, 1,048.85 and 439.73 is: 659.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.44 : 1,048.85 = 439.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.44/1,048.85 = 439.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.44x = 1,048.85 × 439.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.44x = 461,208.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,208.95/699.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.40

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