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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.76, 965.65 and 396.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.76, 965.65 and 396.91 is: 547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.76 : 965.65 = 396.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.76/965.65 = 396.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.76x = 965.65 × 396.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.76x = 383,276.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,276.14/699.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.73

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