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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.71, 1,049.56 and 391.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.71, 1,049.56 and 391.10 is: 586.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.71 : 1,049.56 = 391.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.71/1,049.56 = 391.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.71x = 1,049.56 × 391.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.71x = 410,476.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,476.69/699.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.64

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