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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.96, 966.14 and 561.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.96, 966.14 and 561.04 is: 774.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.96 : 966.14 = 561.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.96/966.14 = 561.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.96x = 966.14 × 561.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.96x = 542,043.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,043.19/699.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.39

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