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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.88, 1,048.38 and 571.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.88, 1,048.38 and 571.24 is: 855.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.88 : 1,048.38 = 571.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.88/1,048.38 = 571.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.88x = 1,048.38 × 571.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.88x = 598,876.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,876.59/699.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.68

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