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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.49, 959.38 and 571.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.49, 959.38 and 571.73 is: 788.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.49 : 959.38 = 571.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.49/959.38 = 571.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.49x = 959.38 × 571.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.49x = 548,500.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,500.10/695.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.66

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