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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.97, 964.62 and 503.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.97, 964.62 and 503.14 is: 693.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.97 : 964.62 = 503.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.97/964.62 = 503.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.97x = 964.62 × 503.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.97x = 485,338.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,338.91/699.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.37

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