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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.69, 960.27 and 538.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.69, 960.27 and 538.64 is: 743.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.69 : 960.27 = 538.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.69/960.27 = 538.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.69x = 960.27 × 538.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.69x = 517,239.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,239.83/695.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.49

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