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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.16, 963.63 and 649.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.16, 963.63 and 649.83 is: 894.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.16 : 963.63 = 649.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.16/963.63 = 649.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.16x = 963.63 × 649.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.16x = 626,199.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,199.30/700.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.37

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