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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.98, 1,047.90 and 504.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.98, 1,047.90 and 504.29 is: 754.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.98 : 1,047.90 = 504.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.98/1,047.90 = 504.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.98x = 1,047.90 × 504.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.98x = 528,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,440.25/699.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.94

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