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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.69, 958.94 and 555.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.69, 958.94 and 555.36 is: 765.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.69 : 958.94 = 555.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.69/958.94 = 555.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.69x = 958.94 × 555.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.69x = 532,552.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,552.63/695.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.50

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