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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.75, 960.14 and 419.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.75, 960.14 and 419.75 is: 579.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.75 : 960.14 = 419.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.75/960.14 = 419.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.75x = 960.14 × 419.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.75x = 403,018.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,018.77/695.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.26

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