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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.78, 1,050.12 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.78, 1,050.12 and 375.36 is: 563.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.78 : 1,050.12 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.78/1,050.12 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.78x = 1,050.12 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.78x = 394,173.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,173.04/699.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.28

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