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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.49, 1,049.64 and 661.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.49, 1,049.64 and 661.96 is: 993.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.49 : 1,049.64 = 661.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.49/1,049.64 = 661.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.49x = 1,049.64 × 661.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.49x = 694,819.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,819.69/699.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.32

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