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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.66, 1,050.30 and 546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.66, 1,050.30 and 546.84 is: 820.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.66 : 1,050.30 = 546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.66/1,050.30 = 546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.66x = 1,050.30 × 546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.66x = 574,346.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,346.05/699.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.89

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