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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.72, 1,047.50 and 438.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.72, 1,047.50 and 438.86 is: 656.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.72 : 1,047.50 = 438.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.72/1,047.50 = 438.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.72x = 1,047.50 × 438.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.72x = 459,705.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,705.85/699.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.99

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