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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.45, 1,048.10 and 373.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.45, 1,048.10 and 373.83 is: 560.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.45 : 1,048.10 = 373.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.45/1,048.10 = 373.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.45x = 1,048.10 × 373.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.45x = 391,809.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,809.35/699.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.17

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