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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.92, 1,048.88 and 374.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.92, 1,048.88 and 374.56 is: 561.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.92 : 1,048.88 = 374.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.92/1,048.88 = 374.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.92x = 1,048.88 × 374.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.92x = 392,868.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,868.49/699.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.30

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