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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.30, 967.28 and 571.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.30, 967.28 and 571.32 is: 790.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.30 : 967.28 = 571.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.30/967.28 = 571.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.30x = 967.28 × 571.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.30x = 552,623.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,623.55/699.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.25

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