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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.82, 1,049.84 and 353.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.82, 1,049.84 and 353.14 is: 529.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.82 : 1,049.84 = 353.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.82/1,049.84 = 353.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.82x = 1,049.84 × 353.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.82x = 370,740.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,740.50/699.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.77

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