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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695, 959.29 and 415.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695, 959.29 and 415.14 is: 573.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695 : 959.29 = 415.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695/959.29 = 415.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695x = 959.29 × 415.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695x = 398,239.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,239.65/695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.01

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