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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.57, 1,048.46 and 390.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.57, 1,048.46 and 390.98 is: 585.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.57 : 1,048.46 = 390.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.57/1,048.46 = 390.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.57x = 1,048.46 × 390.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.57x = 409,926.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,926.89/699.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.97

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