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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.68, 1,051.44 and 392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.68, 1,051.44 and 392 is: 589.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.68 : 1,051.44 = 392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.68/1,051.44 = 392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.68x = 1,051.44 × 392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.68x = 412,164.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,164.48/699.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.08

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