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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.06, 958.89 and 589.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.06, 958.89 and 589.70 is: 813.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.06 : 958.89 = 589.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.06/958.89 = 589.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.06x = 958.89 × 589.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.06x = 565,457.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,457.43/695.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.54

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