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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.55, 958.89 and 525.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.55, 958.89 and 525.09 is: 723.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.55 : 958.89 = 525.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.55/958.89 = 525.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.55x = 958.89 × 525.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.55x = 503,503.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,503.55/695.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.89

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