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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.12, 966.24 and 533.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.12, 966.24 and 533.34 is: 737.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.12 : 966.24 = 533.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.12/966.24 = 533.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.12x = 966.24 × 533.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.12x = 515,334.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,334.44/699.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.12

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