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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.95, 1,048.91 and 623.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.95, 1,048.91 and 623.07 is: 933.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.95 : 1,048.91 = 623.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.95/1,048.91 = 623.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.95x = 1,048.91 × 623.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.95x = 653,545.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,545.91/699.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.70

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