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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.84, 1,049.22 and 425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.84, 1,049.22 and 425.88 is: 638.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.84 : 1,049.22 = 425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.84/1,049.22 = 425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.84x = 1,049.22 × 425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.84x = 446,841.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,841.81/699.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.49

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