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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.95, 966.62 and 634.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.95, 966.62 and 634.34 is: 876.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.95 : 966.62 = 634.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.95/966.62 = 634.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.95x = 966.62 × 634.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.95x = 613,165.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,165.73/699.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.01

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