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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.72, 1,048.82 and 334.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.72, 1,048.82 and 334.59 is: 501.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.72 : 1,048.82 = 334.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.72/1,048.82 = 334.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.72x = 1,048.82 × 334.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.72x = 350,923.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,923.01/699.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.52

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