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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.96, 966.70 and 544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.96, 966.70 and 544.46 is: 751.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.96 : 966.70 = 544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.96/966.70 = 544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.96x = 966.70 × 544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.96x = 526,321.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,321.93/699.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.93

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