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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.71, 1,048.84 and 254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.71, 1,048.84 and 254.68 is: 381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.71 : 1,048.84 = 254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.71/1,048.84 = 254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.71x = 1,048.84 × 254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.71x = 267,119.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,119.11/699.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.76

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