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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.22, 960.12 and 529.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.22, 960.12 and 529.89 is: 731.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.22 : 960.12 = 529.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.22/960.12 = 529.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.22x = 960.12 × 529.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.22x = 508,757.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,757.99/695.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.79

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