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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.19, 959.58 and 538.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.19, 959.58 and 538.14 is: 742.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.19 : 959.58 = 538.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.19/959.58 = 538.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.19x = 959.58 × 538.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.19x = 516,388.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,388.38/695.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.80

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