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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.54, 961.20 and 621.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.54, 961.20 and 621.72 is: 859.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.54 : 961.20 = 621.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.54/961.20 = 621.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.54x = 961.20 × 621.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.54x = 597,597.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,597.26/695.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.19

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