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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.75, 965.70 and 389.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.75, 965.70 and 389.25 is: 537.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.75 : 965.70 = 389.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.75/965.70 = 389.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.75x = 965.70 × 389.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.75x = 375,898.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,898.73/699.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.19

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