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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.02, 958.26 and 508.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.02, 958.26 and 508.36 is: 700.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.02 : 958.26 = 508.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.02/958.26 = 508.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.02x = 958.26 × 508.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.02x = 487,141.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,141.05/695.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.90

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