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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.78, 1,049.11 and 453.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.78, 1,049.11 and 453.23 is: 679.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.78 : 1,049.11 = 453.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.78/1,049.11 = 453.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.78x = 1,049.11 × 453.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.78x = 475,489.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,489.61/699.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.49

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