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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.51, 1,049.76 and 425.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.51, 1,049.76 and 425.73 is: 638.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.51 : 1,049.76 = 425.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.51/1,049.76 = 425.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.51x = 1,049.76 × 425.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.51x = 446,914.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,914.32/699.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.90

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