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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.87, 965.39 and 503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.87, 965.39 and 503.64 is: 694.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.87 : 965.39 = 503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.87/965.39 = 503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.87x = 965.39 × 503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.87x = 486,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,206.50/699.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.71

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