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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.52, 958.86 and 508.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.52, 958.86 and 508.77 is: 701.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.52 : 958.86 = 508.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.52/958.86 = 508.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.52x = 958.86 × 508.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.52x = 487,839.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,839.20/695.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.40

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