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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.78, 1,048.35 and 467.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.78, 1,048.35 and 467.97 is: 701.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.78 : 1,048.35 = 467.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.78/1,048.35 = 467.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.78x = 1,048.35 × 467.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.78x = 490,596.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,596.35/699.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.07

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