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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.56, 1,049.02 and 375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.56, 1,049.02 and 375.08 is: 562.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.56 : 1,049.02 = 375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.56/1,049.02 = 375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.56x = 1,049.02 × 375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.56x = 393,466.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,466.42/699.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.45

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