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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.93, 1,049.91 and 555.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.93, 1,049.91 and 555.75 is: 833.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.93 : 1,049.91 = 555.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.93/1,049.91 = 555.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.93x = 1,049.91 × 555.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.93x = 583,487.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,487.48/699.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.64

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