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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.89, 1,049.99 and 237.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.89, 1,049.99 and 237.65 is: 356.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.89 : 1,049.99 = 237.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.89/1,049.99 = 237.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.89x = 1,049.99 × 237.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.89x = 249,530.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,530.12/699.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.53

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