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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.59, 959.24 and 506.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.59, 959.24 and 506.35 is: 698.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.59 : 959.24 = 506.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.59/959.24 = 506.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.59x = 959.24 × 506.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.59x = 485,713.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,713.64/695.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.28

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