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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 904.76, 1,358.98 and 699.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 904.76, 1,358.98 and 699.72 is: 1,051.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    904.76 : 1,358.98 = 699.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    904.76/1,358.98 = 699.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    904.76x = 1,358.98 × 699.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    904.76x = 950,905.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,905.49/904.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.00

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