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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.48, 965.43 and 560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.48, 965.43 and 560.52 is: 773.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.48 : 965.43 = 560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.48/965.43 = 560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.48x = 965.43 × 560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.48x = 541,142.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,142.82/699.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.64

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