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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.18, 965.19 and 512.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.18, 965.19 and 512.69 is: 707.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.18 : 965.19 = 512.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.18/965.19 = 512.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.18x = 965.19 × 512.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.18x = 494,838.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,838.44/699.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.74

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