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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.76, 1,356.81 and 699.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.76, 1,356.81 and 699.61 is: 1,048.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.76 : 1,356.81 = 699.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.76/1,356.81 = 699.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.76x = 1,356.81 × 699.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.76x = 949,237.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,237.84/905.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.00

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