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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.65, 1,047.91 and 544.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.65, 1,047.91 and 544.38 is: 815.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.65 : 1,047.91 = 544.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.65/1,047.91 = 544.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.65x = 1,047.91 × 544.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.65x = 570,461.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,461.25/699.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.35

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