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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.58, 961.27 and 579.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.58, 961.27 and 579.10 is: 800.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.58 : 961.27 = 579.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.58/961.27 = 579.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.58x = 961.27 × 579.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.58x = 556,671.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,671.46/695.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.30

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