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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.81, 960.32 and 401.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.81, 960.32 and 401.07 is: 553.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.81 : 960.32 = 401.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.81/960.32 = 401.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.81x = 960.32 × 401.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.81x = 385,155.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,155.54/695.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.54

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