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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.66, 964.96 and 621.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.66, 964.96 and 621.03 is: 856.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.66 : 964.96 = 621.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.66/964.96 = 621.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.66x = 964.96 × 621.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.66x = 599,269.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,269.11/699.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.51

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