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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.72, 1,049.52 and 179.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.72, 1,049.52 and 179.74 is: 269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.72 : 1,049.52 = 179.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.72/1,049.52 = 179.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.72x = 1,049.52 × 179.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.72x = 188,642.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,642.71/699.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.60

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