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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.64, 959.40 and 540.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.64, 959.40 and 540.12 is: 744.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.64 : 959.40 = 540.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.64/959.40 = 540.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.64x = 959.40 × 540.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.64x = 518,191.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,191.13/695.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.91

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