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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.87, 965.81 and 405.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.87, 965.81 and 405.11 is: 559.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.87 : 965.81 = 405.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.87/965.81 = 405.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.87x = 965.81 × 405.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.87x = 391,252.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,252.43/699.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.04

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