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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.71, 965.62 and 401.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.71, 965.62 and 401.01 is: 553.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.71 : 965.62 = 401.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.71/965.62 = 401.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.71x = 965.62 × 401.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.71x = 387,223.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,223.28/699.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.41

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