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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.72, 960 and 400.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.72, 960 and 400.92 is: 553.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.72 : 960 = 400.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.72/960 = 400.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.72x = 960 × 400.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.72x = 384,883.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,883.20/695.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.22

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