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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.70, 958.77 and 520.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.70, 958.77 and 520.74 is: 717.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.70 : 958.77 = 520.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.70/958.77 = 520.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.70x = 958.77 × 520.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.70x = 499,269.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,269.89/695.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.65

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