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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.94, 1,048.20 and 526.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.94, 1,048.20 and 526.42 is: 788.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.94 : 1,048.20 = 526.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.94/1,048.20 = 526.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.94x = 1,048.20 × 526.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.94x = 551,793.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,793.44/699.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.34

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