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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.65, 960 and 396.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.65, 960 and 396.89 is: 547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.65 : 960 = 396.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.65/960 = 396.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.65x = 960 × 396.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.65x = 381,014.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,014.40/695.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.71

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