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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.58, 1,048.95 and 375.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.58, 1,048.95 and 375.22 is: 562.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.58 : 1,048.95 = 375.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.58/1,048.95 = 375.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.58x = 1,048.95 × 375.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.58x = 393,587.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,587.02/699.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.60

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