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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.89, 1,049.78 and 237.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.89, 1,049.78 and 237.63 is: 356.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.89 : 1,049.78 = 237.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.89/1,049.78 = 237.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.89x = 1,049.78 × 237.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.89x = 249,453.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,453.97/699.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.42

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