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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.21, 965.11 and 560.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.21, 965.11 and 560.30 is: 773.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.21 : 965.11 = 560.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.21/965.11 = 560.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.21x = 965.11 × 560.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.21x = 540,751.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,751.13/699.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.37

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