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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.66, 1,048.92 and 391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.66, 1,048.92 and 391.20 is: 586.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.66 : 1,048.92 = 391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.66/1,048.92 = 391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.66x = 1,048.92 × 391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.66x = 410,340.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,340.13/699.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.49

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