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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.90, 1,048.82 and 623.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.90, 1,048.82 and 623.01 is: 933.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.90 : 1,048.82 = 623.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.90/1,048.82 = 623.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.90x = 1,048.82 × 623.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.90x = 653,422.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,422.23/699.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.59

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