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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.39, 965.16 and 396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.39, 965.16 and 396.54 is: 547.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.39 : 965.16 = 396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.39/965.16 = 396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.39x = 965.16 × 396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.39x = 382,724.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,724.55/699.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.23

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