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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.65, 1,050.86 and 440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.65, 1,050.86 and 440.12 is: 661.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.65 : 1,050.86 = 440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.65/1,050.86 = 440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.65x = 1,050.86 × 440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.65x = 462,500.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,500.35/699.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.04

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