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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.85, 1,048.65 and 370.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.85, 1,048.65 and 370.77 is: 555.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.85 : 1,048.65 = 370.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.85/1,048.65 = 370.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.85x = 1,048.65 × 370.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.85x = 388,807.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,807.96/699.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.56

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