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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.78, 1,048.95 and 352.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.78, 1,048.95 and 352.05 is: 527.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.78 : 1,048.95 = 352.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.78/1,048.95 = 352.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.78x = 1,048.95 × 352.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.78x = 369,282.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,282.85/699.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.71

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