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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.02, 963.90 and 503.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.02, 963.90 and 503.19 is: 692.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.02 : 963.90 = 503.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.02/963.90 = 503.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.02x = 963.90 × 503.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.02x = 485,024.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,024.84/700.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.87

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