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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.39, 959.05 and 547.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.39, 959.05 and 547.79 is: 755.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.39 : 959.05 = 547.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.39/959.05 = 547.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.39x = 959.05 × 547.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.39x = 525,358.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,358.00/695.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.49

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