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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.72, 1,049.94 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.72, 1,049.94 and 375.36 is: 563.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.72 : 1,049.94 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.72/1,049.94 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.72x = 1,049.94 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.72x = 394,105.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,105.48/699.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.23

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