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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.31, 958.89 and 602.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.31, 958.89 and 602.01 is: 830.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.31 : 958.89 = 602.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.31/958.89 = 602.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.31x = 958.89 × 602.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.31x = 577,261.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,261.37/695.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.22

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