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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.70, 957.87 and 590.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.70, 957.87 and 590.58 is: 813.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.70 : 957.87 = 590.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.70/957.87 = 590.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.70x = 957.87 × 590.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.70x = 565,698.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,698.86/695.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.14

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