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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.59, 958.25 and 585.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.59, 958.25 and 585.07 is: 805.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.59 : 958.25 = 585.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.59/958.25 = 585.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.59x = 958.25 × 585.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.59x = 560,640.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,640.40/695.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.99

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