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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.65, 960.10 and 400.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.65, 960.10 and 400.87 is: 553.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.65 : 960.10 = 400.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.65/960.10 = 400.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.65x = 960.10 × 400.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.65x = 384,875.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,875.29/695.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.26

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