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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.78, 965.61 and 389.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.78, 965.61 and 389.22 is: 537.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.78 : 965.61 = 389.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.78/965.61 = 389.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.78x = 965.61 × 389.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.78x = 375,834.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,834.72/699.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.08

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