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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.72, 1,048.12 and 357

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.72, 1,048.12 and 357 is: 534.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.72 : 1,048.12 = 357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.72/1,048.12 = 357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.72x = 1,048.12 × 357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.72x = 374,178.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,178.84/699.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.76

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