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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.57, 959.81 and 415.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.57, 959.81 and 415.76 is: 573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.57 : 959.81 = 415.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.57/959.81 = 415.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.57x = 959.81 × 415.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.57x = 399,043.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,043.73/695.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.69

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