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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.76, 958.92 and 578.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.76, 958.92 and 578.12 is: 797.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.76 : 958.92 = 578.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.76/958.92 = 578.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.76x = 958.92 × 578.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.76x = 554,370.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,370.83/694.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.93

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