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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.74, 965.22 and 513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.74, 965.22 and 513.44 is: 708.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.74 : 965.22 = 513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.74/965.22 = 513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.74x = 965.22 × 513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.74x = 495,582.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,582.56/699.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.24

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