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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.73, 959.20 and 577.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.73, 959.20 and 577.81 is: 796.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.73 : 959.20 = 577.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.73/959.20 = 577.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.73x = 959.20 × 577.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.73x = 554,231.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,231.51/695.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.62

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