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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.32, 959.58 and 578.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.32, 959.58 and 578.68 is: 798.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.32 : 959.58 = 578.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.32/959.58 = 578.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.32x = 959.58 × 578.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.32x = 555,289.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,289.75/695.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.61

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