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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.42, 960.29 and 530.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.42, 960.29 and 530.35 is: 732.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.42 : 960.29 = 530.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.42/960.29 = 530.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.42x = 960.29 × 530.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.42x = 509,286.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,286.74/695.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.35

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