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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.66, 958.84 and 555.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.66, 958.84 and 555.32 is: 765.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.66 : 958.84 = 555.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.66/958.84 = 555.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.66x = 958.84 × 555.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.66x = 532,464.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,464.04/695.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.41

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