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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.08, 960.58 and 578.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.08, 960.58 and 578.60 is: 799.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.08 : 960.58 = 578.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.08/960.58 = 578.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.08x = 960.58 × 578.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.08x = 555,791.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,791.59/695.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.61

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