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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.50, 1,049.44 and 622.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.50, 1,049.44 and 622.99 is: 934.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.50 : 1,049.44 = 622.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.50/1,049.44 = 622.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.50x = 1,049.44 × 622.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.50x = 653,786.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,786.44/699.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.65

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