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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.84, 1,050.12 and 315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.84, 1,050.12 and 315.36 is: 473.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.84 : 1,050.12 = 315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.84/1,050.12 = 315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.84x = 1,050.12 × 315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.84x = 331,165.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,165.84/699.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.20

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