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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.12, 964.35 and 559.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.12, 964.35 and 559.08 is: 771.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.12 : 964.35 = 559.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.12/964.35 = 559.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.12x = 964.35 × 559.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.12x = 539,148.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,148.80/699.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.18

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