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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.73, 958.03 and 602.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.73, 958.03 and 602.31 is: 829.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.73 : 958.03 = 602.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.73/958.03 = 602.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.73x = 958.03 × 602.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.73x = 577,031.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,031.05/695.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.39

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