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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.79, 960.26 and 401.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.79, 960.26 and 401.05 is: 553.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.79 : 960.26 = 401.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.79/960.26 = 401.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.79x = 960.26 × 401.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.79x = 385,111.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,111.47/695.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.49

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