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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.40, 965.10 and 503.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.40, 965.10 and 503.92 is: 695.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.40 : 965.10 = 503.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.40/965.10 = 503.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.40x = 965.10 × 503.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.40x = 486,333.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,333.19/699.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.36

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