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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.81, 965.78 and 405.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.81, 965.78 and 405.17 is: 559.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.81 : 965.78 = 405.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.81/965.78 = 405.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.81x = 965.78 × 405.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.81x = 391,305.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,305.08/699.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.16

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