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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.84, 1,048.14 and 425.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.84, 1,048.14 and 425.66 is: 637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.84 : 1,048.14 = 425.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.84/1,048.14 = 425.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.84x = 1,048.14 × 425.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.84x = 446,146.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,146.03/699.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.50

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