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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.76, 966 and 680.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.76, 966 and 680.32 is: 939.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.76 : 966 = 680.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.76/966 = 680.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.76x = 966 × 680.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.76x = 657,189.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,189.12/699.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.16

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