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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.76, 1,049.76 and 375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.76, 1,049.76 and 375.08 is: 562.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.76 : 1,049.76 = 375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.76/1,049.76 = 375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.76x = 1,049.76 × 375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.76x = 393,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,743.98/699.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.68

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