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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.40, 966.18 and 677.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.40, 966.18 and 677.80 is: 936.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.40 : 966.18 = 677.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.40/966.18 = 677.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.40x = 966.18 × 677.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.40x = 654,876.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,876.80/699.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.34

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