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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.54, 1,049.09 and 577.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.54, 1,049.09 and 577.50 is: 866.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.54 : 1,049.09 = 577.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.54/1,049.09 = 577.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.54x = 1,049.09 × 577.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.54x = 605,846.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,846.59/699.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.06

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