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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.96, 1,049.22 and 375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.96, 1,049.22 and 375.24 is: 562.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.96 : 1,049.22 = 375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.96/1,049.22 = 375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.96x = 1,049.22 × 375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.96x = 393,709.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,709.31/699.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.47

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