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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.88, 964.74 and 560.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.88, 964.74 and 560.56 is: 772.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.88 : 964.74 = 560.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.88/964.74 = 560.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.88x = 964.74 × 560.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.88x = 540,794.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,794.65/699.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.70

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