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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.75, 959.97 and 415.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.75, 959.97 and 415.94 is: 573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.75 : 959.97 = 415.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.75/959.97 = 415.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.75x = 959.97 × 415.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.75x = 399,285.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,285.12/695.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.90

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