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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.53, 1,047.23 and 467.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.53, 1,047.23 and 467.84 is: 700.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.53 : 1,047.23 = 467.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.53/1,047.23 = 467.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.53x = 1,047.23 × 467.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.53x = 489,938.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,938.12/699.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.39

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