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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.78, 962.78 and 399.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.78, 962.78 and 399.10 is: 550.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.78 : 962.78 = 399.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.78/962.78 = 399.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.78x = 962.78 × 399.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.78x = 384,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,245.50/697.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.67

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