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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.69, 965.64 and 503.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.69, 965.64 and 503.86 is: 694.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.69 : 965.64 = 503.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.69/965.64 = 503.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.69x = 965.64 × 503.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.69x = 486,547.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,547.37/700.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.38

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