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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.62, 959.92 and 396.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.62, 959.92 and 396.93 is: 547.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.62 : 959.92 = 396.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.62/959.92 = 396.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.62x = 959.92 × 396.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.62x = 381,023.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,023.65/695.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.75

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