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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.95, 956.82 and 589.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.95, 956.82 and 589.80 is: 812.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.95 : 956.82 = 589.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.95/956.82 = 589.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.95x = 956.82 × 589.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.95x = 564,332.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,332.44/694.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.05

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