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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.74, 959.91 and 419.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.74, 959.91 and 419.74 is: 579.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.74 : 959.91 = 419.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.74/959.91 = 419.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.74x = 959.91 × 419.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.74x = 402,912.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,912.62/695.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.11

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