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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.64, 1,047.99 and 334.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.64, 1,047.99 and 334.06 is: 500.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.64 : 1,047.99 = 334.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.64/1,047.99 = 334.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.64x = 1,047.99 × 334.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.64x = 350,091.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,091.54/699.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.39

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