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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.68, 959.92 and 415.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.68, 959.92 and 415.88 is: 573.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.68 : 959.92 = 415.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.68/959.92 = 415.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.68x = 959.92 × 415.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.68x = 399,211.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,211.53/695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.84

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