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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.81, 962.93 and 399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.81, 962.93 and 399.06 is: 550.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.81 : 962.93 = 399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.81/962.93 = 399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.81x = 962.93 × 399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.81x = 384,266.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,266.85/697.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.68

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