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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.64, 1,048.62 and 375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.64, 1,048.62 and 375.16 is: 562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.64 : 1,048.62 = 375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.64/1,048.62 = 375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.64x = 1,048.62 × 375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.64x = 393,400.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,400.28/699.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.29

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