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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.88, 966.46 and 575.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.88, 966.46 and 575.34 is: 794.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.88 : 966.46 = 575.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.88/966.46 = 575.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.88x = 966.46 × 575.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.88x = 556,043.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,043.10/699.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.48

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