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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.72, 965.16 and 542.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.72, 965.16 and 542.49 is: 748.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.72 : 965.16 = 542.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.72/965.16 = 542.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.72x = 965.16 × 542.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.72x = 523,589.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,589.65/699.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.28

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