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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.40, 958.62 and 570.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.40, 958.62 and 570.84 is: 786.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.40 : 958.62 = 570.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.40/958.62 = 570.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.40x = 958.62 × 570.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.40x = 547,218.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,218.64/695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.91

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