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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.64, 959.04 and 577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.64, 959.04 and 577.20 is: 795.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.64 : 959.04 = 577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.64/959.04 = 577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.64x = 959.04 × 577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.64x = 553,557.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,557.89/695.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.75

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