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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.97, 965.82 and 595.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.97, 965.82 and 595.48 is: 821.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.97 : 965.82 = 595.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.97/965.82 = 595.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.97x = 965.82 × 595.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.97x = 575,126.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,126.49/699.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.64

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