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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.10, 965.46 and 575.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.10, 965.46 and 575.98 is: 795.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.10 : 965.46 = 575.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.10/965.46 = 575.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.10x = 965.46 × 575.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.10x = 556,085.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,085.65/699.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.43

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