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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.82, 965.46 and 624.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.82, 965.46 and 624.08 is: 860.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.82 : 965.46 = 624.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.82/965.46 = 624.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.82x = 965.46 × 624.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.82x = 602,524.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,524.28/699.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.97

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