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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.84, 1,047.60 and 468.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.84, 1,047.60 and 468.92 is: 701.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.84 : 1,047.60 = 468.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.84/1,047.60 = 468.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.84x = 1,047.60 × 468.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.84x = 491,240.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,240.59/699.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.93

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