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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.62, 965.50 and 389.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.62, 965.50 and 389.12 is: 537.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.62 : 965.50 = 389.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.62/965.50 = 389.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.62x = 965.50 × 389.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.62x = 375,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,695.36/699.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.00

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