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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.49, 1,049.66 and 375.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.49, 1,049.66 and 375.09 is: 562.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.49 : 1,049.66 = 375.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.49/1,049.66 = 375.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.49x = 1,049.66 × 375.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.49x = 393,716.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,716.97/699.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.86

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