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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.60, 966 and 613.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.60, 966 and 613.20 is: 846.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.60 : 966 = 613.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.60/966 = 613.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.60x = 966 × 613.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.60x = 592,351.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,351.20/699.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.70

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