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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.67, 1,048.89 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.67, 1,048.89 and 352.68 is: 528.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.67 : 1,048.89 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.67/1,048.89 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.67x = 1,048.89 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.67x = 369,922.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,922.53/699.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.71

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