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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.72, 1,051.11 and 607.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.72, 1,051.11 and 607.44 is: 912.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.72 : 1,051.11 = 607.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.72/1,051.11 = 607.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.72x = 1,051.11 × 607.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.72x = 638,486.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,486.26/699.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.49

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