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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.63, 1,048.95 and 391.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.63, 1,048.95 and 391.29 is: 586.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.63 : 1,048.95 = 391.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.63/1,048.95 = 391.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.63x = 1,048.95 × 391.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.63x = 410,443.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,443.65/699.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.66

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