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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.96, 1,047.54 and 468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.96, 1,047.54 and 468.84 is: 701.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.96 : 1,047.54 = 468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.96/1,047.54 = 468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.96x = 1,047.54 × 468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.96x = 491,128.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,128.65/699.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.65

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