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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.76, 965.04 and 621.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.76, 965.04 and 621.12 is: 856.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.76 : 965.04 = 621.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.76/965.04 = 621.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.76x = 965.04 × 621.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.76x = 599,405.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,405.64/699.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.59

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