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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.52, 1,047.12 and 374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.52, 1,047.12 and 374.08 is: 559.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.52 : 1,047.12 = 374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.52/1,047.12 = 374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.52x = 1,047.12 × 374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.52x = 391,706.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,706.65/699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.96

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