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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.10, 958.43 and 577.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.10, 958.43 and 577.21 is: 795.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.10 : 958.43 = 577.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.10/958.43 = 577.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.10x = 958.43 × 577.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.10x = 553,215.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,215.38/695.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.88

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